I recently got my very first apt with my boyfriend in september. they seemed like a nice and attentive property management. about a month and a half ago we got some hard rain and the drop ceiling over the kitchen sink began to get wet and eventually broke. we notified the landlords as soon as we started to see a leak. they didnt think it was a problem because it was right over the sink and the mess would be "contained." long story short it took them over a month to get over and fix the problem, while the insulation was exposed and our silverware and dishes were right under it! and on top of that, right after they fixed the cieling, we heard mice up there!!! is this enough to break a year long lease?
2006-11-28 05:30:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Um, not really. If the original problem was fixed within reasonable time, and now you hear mice, that is not a viable excuse to move out of the apartment and break your lease.
Contact management again (in writing) and let them know of the mice problem. Log all your contacts with them. (go into the office with your note, ask them to stamp it received and keep a copy) you will need to document the problem especially if it gets bad.
Do everything in writing, thats what gets most people (nothing in writing). Documentation is everything should you need to go to court.
2006-11-28 05:38:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it sounds like a reasonable time. Sounds like the roof was leaking. If its leaking, its raining, so weather would also have something to do with the time frame. Being right over the sink is a good thing. No damages anywhere else. Mold is a big issue for landlords, so it was left open like that to properly dry out the wood and the insulation. Otherwise, mold would form and could have been a major problem for both tenant and LL. I, as a landlord, have been in this same position. It is extremely important that everything is dried out properly.
As for you leaving silverware and dishes out underneath the open ceiling, that was your decison. If it was over the sink, then common sense says the dishes were in the sink dirty. If not, they should have been placed out of the area of the problem.
Leaving the portion of the ceiling open has nothing to do with mice. I have yet to see any house being mouse proof. Having mice can be a few signs of : dirty house, food left out, could have been brought in with boxes when moving in or just plain nature. Believe it or not, mice can get into the smallest opening. They can even sneak in the front door with you when you come in.
This is not a reason to break your lease. Put out traps or get an exterminator. (We offer the exterminator at our cost the first time. If there is a need for them to come back a second time, its usually due to the tenant and they pay for it.)
If you break the lease, you will be responsible for the entire remaining months of rent. Its basically a penalty (or buy out lease) designed so that people will live up to their responsiblity. If he has to enforce it by going to court, the judgement will go on your credit report and remain there until its paid off or 10 yrs (which ever comes first). Do you really want that to happen?
2006-11-30 07:54:59 · answer #2 · answered by kimmamarie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to read your lease, you had a leak your landlord fixed it now you hear mice. Have you told them you hear something? You have signed a legal contract you need to give the landlord an opportunity to fix the problem. Was there a problem with your dishes and silverware? Did you move them away from the leak or dripping insulation? You need to give the landlord a chance to get rid of the mice, but read your lease, I have a clause in my leases that states, this house has no bugs/vermin and if a problem arises it will be up to the tenant to have them exterminated. Good Luck KG
2006-11-28 05:37:45 · answer #3 · answered by kgreives 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
renters Laws are very strict on what process you need to follow in order to get out of a lease. You need to check with your local laws. A lot of it will have to do with what your lease says in the area of fixing problems. I now many have a time clause. Best bet would be to ask a lawyer in your area. Trust me breaking a lease the wrong way can cause you a lot more money not to mention the emotional stress of the court dates and such.
You can though check and see what kind of rating they have with the BB and possibly file a complaint as well.
Good Luck
2006-11-28 05:37:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would leave. Be sure to take pics of any and all damage not caused by you. That way when you move out, you can let the management know that you've documented the damage and will not be charged for repairs out of your security deposite. Plus, when you move into a new place and the new management wants to know why you broke the lease on your last place, you can show them the pictures and tell them about your old landlords unwillingness to fix the problems. Good Luck!!!
2006-11-28 05:38:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i'm particular if the police have been to their house the administrative is already attentive to the project. We had a situation with some upstairs acquaintances. that they had 5 young toddlers and it appeared like elephants working in the time of the domicile, and the lads could wrestle and it made my laptop rattle. We weren't the only human beings to whinge so whilst the home supervisor sent them a letter he wrote in it that there were countless lawsuits from assorted acquaintances so that they weren't attentive to who complained.
2016-10-13 07:09:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should be able to break the lease. Contact the housing authorities. All States have regulations that cover rental properties.
2006-11-28 05:41:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like my old landlord,to whom i reported to the city.anyway,my hallway and my daughters room flooded 5times.the first time i told him,he brought me a wet vac,in the mean time my some of my daughters clothes were ruined.there was mold growing in her beaurus.then my toilet broke,due to bad plumbing,he took the tiolet off the base,put a trash bag in it and told us to use that,gaaross!! anyway i moved out soon after that..lesson learned..report him to,call your local city hall or town hall,they will lead you in the right direction,good luck
2006-11-28 05:37:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
ABSOLUTLY!!!!! THAT IS HORRIBLE. YA, WELCOME TO THE RENTING LIFE. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO IS CALL THEM RIGHT NOW AND THREATEN THEM WITH A LAW SUIT BECAUSE A LEAK LIKE THAT CAN CAUSE MOLD TO GROW AND THEN CAN CAUSE YOU YOUR LIFE. CALL THEM AND THREATEN THEM THAT YOUR MOVING OUT IF THEY DON'T HANDLE THIS TODAY. THAT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILTY. AHHHH... I WOULD BE SO PISSED OFF!!! WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IS CALL YOUR LOCAL NEWS CHANNEL AND TELL THEM THE STORY AND THEY WILL COME OUT AND DO A STORY ON IT AND THEY WILL TAKE CARE OF IT AND GO AND TALK TO YOUR LANDLORD. IVE SEEN PEOPLE DO THAT HERE IN UTAH AND IT ACTUALLY GETS RESULTS. YOU'LL BE ON THE NEWS TOO. GOOD LUCK!!!
2006-11-28 05:35:50 · answer #9 · answered by I love my kids! 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i would it is supposed to be a privilege for people to rent places or land and if they don't fix the problems then i would leave
2006-11-28 05:33:41 · answer #10 · answered by formerffagirl05 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋