Landlord hasn’t fixed my windows for 2 months because repairs will be expensive
Hey so I’m in SoCal and when we moved into our unit two of our windows had cracks in them. The windows have now lost pieces of glass and have been taped up for safety

It’s now been over two months and I was told by my landlord that they can’t find anyone to replace the windows “without paying an arm and a leg” (they’re made of multiple panels so they are small pieces of glass that need to be replaced) which seems like it’s not really my problem as I need my windows fixed regardless 

My suspicion was they were putting off the repair to see if we would renew and try to take it out of our security deposit even tho the windows were cracked when we moved in

Looking for some advice/what would y’all do in my situation?
[{"id": "j1e0ilz", "text": "What\u2019s written in your lease as it pertains to repairs. Typically LL must repair with a reasonable time\u2026sometimes exact days are stated..if not then you can repair yourself and bill the LL or possible break the lease. I\u2019ve seen it all and my recommendation is to review what\u2019s in you lease.\n\nBest of luck", "replies": [{"id": "j1e0ltr", "text": "Thank you! I really appreciate it", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "j1ervrr", "text": "Is it in the city of Los Angeles and rent controlled? There are annual inspections that make sure apartments meet certain livability standards.", "replies": [{"id": "j1exc6d", "text": "It\u2019s a commercial unit so idk", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "j1evjbe", "text": "Tell your landlord that you can\u2019t pay your rent this month without paying an arm and a leg, unless he gets the damn window replaced. Fuck landlords like this.", "replies": [{"id": "j1exf1o", "text": "Yeah honestly we\u2019re thinking of just leaving there\u2019s a massive termite infestation that was just uncovered so the whole thing is a fuckin mess", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "j1fl48t", "text": "Hopefully the damaged windows were noted IN WRITING before you moved in.  \n\nYou need to start pressing them and let them know that it is a SAFETY issue.  Let them know that you are worried that the glass will collapse and that someone will get hurt.", "replies": [{"id": "j1fnpmj", "text": "Well I Just reviewed my lease and apparently it\u2019s not the landlords responsibility to fix, though they don\u2019t seem to know that. So now I feel like I\u2019m kinda screwed", "replies": [{"id": "j1fulax", "text": "Hey I'm sorry that your new building and landlord is giving you grief about this....  \n\nDid you not have a commercial realtor help you with this lease?  They should have been the one to bring this up with your landlord.  \n\nAre these some antique windows?  How much can replacement possibly cost?  A few grand at most?", "replies": [{"id": "j1futxw", "text": "Nope, cut corners and now we\u2019re paying the price. All I can do now is try to leverage the termite infestation and beg to get out, I appreciate your help and lesson learned", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]