[RosieCotton]

OK.

*sigh* The faucet won’t do that thing this morning. But I know it will again. I just foresee this being a very difficult conversation.

He’ll also probably note the “filthy” counter (it’s stained, and there’s nothing I can do to make it look clean), the broken stove, and the also filthy hood over the stove (it’s rust), etc.

[HairOfTheDog]

You mean it’s not dripping this morning? Shuts off easy every time? I mean... even if it shuts off now, when I was messing with it... it was clear it was a worn out faucet, it shouldn’t leak out the base of it when you wiggle it.

Maybe use today to tidy up and rearrange for your table.... or look for somewhere else to live, or get drunk... whichever might improve this funk you’re in.

[JenB]

Stove hood - get a can of textured spray paint, apply over rust. You can probably do something similar for the counters if it’d make you feel better.

[Corin Stormhands]

He’ll also probably note the “filthy” counter (it’s stained, and there’s nothing I can do to make it look clean), the broken stove, and the also filthy hood over the stove (it’s rust), etc.

He's the flippin' landlord. He SHOULD notice these things, and fix 'em.

[Rose in RoseBear]

You know, when he says that "filthy" stuff, you should point out, very sweetly, tat you'd happily replace counter/stove/stove hood for $x/$y/$z off the next few months' rent.

It's called "spiking guns." Have your facts, and present them. Either he shuts up about the broken stuff, providing you with "last-nerve" relief; or he takes you up on your offer, which provides you with stuff that works and rent relief; or he argues about your prices, at which point you say, "As my landlord, you are responsible for maintenance on this rental property. If you can fix these things more economically, please do."

He's enjoying a revenue stream that requires next to no effort on his part ... make him work for it a little. You have to work for your rent ... a lot!