we moved into our apartment start of this year. We have double windows (so two double glazed windows stuck together), which essentially means we have to open the window twice to get in fresh air.
the windows are old, metal and heavy. I cannot for the life of me open the bedroom window or the main window in the living room.
the only window I can open is a small one in the corner of the living room, and can only open it a few inches as it’s so stiff.
my landlady won’t fix this. She said it was like this when we rented it. However, when we were viewing in December, why on earth would we think to test the windows? Surely that’s just a basic need in an apartment, to be able to open and close the windows?
anyway - what can I do here? it’s driving me mad. We don’t live in the U.K. so I’m unsure of the laws here but it’s driving me mad. I’ve hurt my back & wrists trying to open and close these windows.
thanks.