KLS wrote:
On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:29:17 -0800 (PST), tysteel
wrote:

I contacted the landlord who owns the place, and I've told him about
this repeatedly, so I may just get it fixed myself, and take it out
of the rent.

Many jurisdictions prohibit this; make sure yours allows it, else you
will have serious legal problems. Obey your lease, and sue the
landlord in small claims court to recover these costs.

It's okay if the landlord agrees. And he'd be foolish not to.