Can i break my lease without harming my credit? condition of my apt is really bad....?

Question

I moved in 3 weeks ago(upper darby,pa) but i acturally started to live here from this week. I found something in this apt is really not working properly.
- The wooden floor has a serious slant in the living room and one of the bedrooms. At some spot you can't even stand still.
- shower is so weak. Water only comes out little by little. I could hardly take a smooth shower.
- Bathroom is missing a mirror.
- closet door can't be closed and its falling off.
- bedroom door can't be closed and its falling as well.
- and the mice of course

and the wooden floor is really gross...
I reported the mice problem to the property manager and she only told me to get a cat...but i don't want to have any pets in my apt...what should i do? the lease is 1 yr and now i really want to get out from this place....this place is driving me crazy...before i moved in i put down $500 security deposit i want my money back too...Is it possible to break the lease without hurting my credit? how?thank yo

Answer 1

Dude, I would just get the cat. hehe.

Seriously, you should try and bring the city to check the place out, and prove to them, that the place isn't safe, and sanitary to live in, so they can condem the place. Also look at the contract carefully to see if there is any loop holes. I honestly think that if the city condemed them, they would have to fix the place by force, or void your contract and shut the place down, till it's brought up to standard. Don't know if that helps.

Answer 2

you particularly need to study your hire and what it says. frequently they may be broken, however the only thank you to be particularly released from it is while the valuables has been re-rented by using the owner. possibly you will could pay hire until that does, plus leasing expenses or different expenditures the owner incurrs due on your breaking the hire, no rely in case you reside there or no longer. the homestead finding out to purchase technique can take 30 days, 60 days, or in case you're procuring short sales, many greater months. it may no longer additionally be a controversy at this element. examine your hire and word what penalty is in touch. Then, make your supply in this subject, in case you may. perhaps you may hire back the acquisition to the dealers for some months until your hire ends!

Answer 3

First, welcome to Upper Dumpy...so glad I moved out. Take pictures! There is something called Renters Rights and if the state inspection saw the place the landlord will be in alot of trouble. Get free advice from a lawyer in UD and see what can be done. Good luck.

Answer 4

Make a list and give it to the manager. Make a copy of that list find out what city official you need to give it to. They'll send out a building inspector and possibly issue a citation or give the management company a warning. If the problems aren't fixed in a reasonable amount of time. Then document everything and move.

If the manager won't have the items fixed. Tell her you want it in writing as to WHY.

Document everything with a digital or video camera. Then move out. If they try to mess with your credit or take you to court, file a countersuit. With all of your documentation you will have no problem winning.

Do everything in writing. Keep Dates/Times of everything. Make copies of everything.

Answer 5

The best way out is to get release from your apartment manager if you can.

Answer 6

JUST TAKE A BUNCH OF PICTURES OR VIDEO THROUGHOUT APARTMENT AND IF THEY PROSECUTE USE THE VIDEO IN YOUR DEFENSE. BEST OF LUCK- I ALSO HAVE A GHETTO-LANDLORD BUT I ALSO DO ALL MY OWN MAINTENANCE.

Answer 7

If your lease aggrement has a provision.