I am in the military, and I have been ordered to move back into the base barracks because my wife is moving to another state. The landlord is trying to charge me over $4,000.00 to terminate my lease. I have a military clause, but that only states if I have orders to another station. I have orders, but I will be on the same station. Should I get a lawyer?
Also, we were packing up last night a found mold in kitchen cabinets that I think is comming from a leaky dishwasher (that I have reported twice). They just jerry rigged it back together. Is this something I could use? My infant daughter has been sick (documentation) for about 6 weeks. Could I use this against the landlord?
2007-01-06 04:01:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I am really worried because I can't afford to spend $4,000.00 on NOTHING and I don't want it on my credit report.
2007-01-06 04:08:38 · update #1
If there really is mold and you have brought it to his attention he is required to fix it within a reasonable time. I would recommend sending him a certified letter and take lots of pictures as well as keep the documentation of your daughters sickness. I would also conatct alll the local media outlets and newspapers and tell them your story.
2007-01-06 18:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by Hawkeye77 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
FIRST THINGS FIRST - your child health. Call the county health department and request for someone to come and check to see if you have mold. There are two types of mold--black and white. The black you can see, and white is invisible.
If it is just starting there is only one way to kill it. You have to put on a mask, and gloves. You cut up sponges, drip them into bleach, wrap the spot once, throw the sponge away into a container. Take another piece and dip it into the bleach, wrap and throw it away, you can not use the sponge twice on the spot. the mold likes sponges so it cling to the sponge.
I had a friend that was very sick, and one by one all family member had flu like symptoms. They had white mold and finally when her son ended up in the hospital, and they did lab test they discovered that he had some type of infection in his lungs.
People do not realize how serious mold can be if left to grow. I would start with my doctor, and let him know what's going on at your place. Then I would go to the military employees relation person and see how they can help me resolved the current situation.
2007-01-06 04:21:14 · answer #2 · answered by D S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This type of thing really pisses me off.. Who do people think they are anyway GOD? Of course he has to release you from your lease, he has no choice. This is based on nothing more than the fact that you are severing in the Military. I can promise you though, he will fight you tooth and nail, so my advise to you is to seek free legal advise from an Attorney, perhaps there is one in your area who has served or is serving in the Military.
The mold and broken dishwasher will only serve to help your case, so keep all documentation.
You can always do as the other answer sugguests, check your lease agreement see if the is a clause in it about sub-letting the unit, if there is not, then tell the Rat-Bastard if he does not let you out of the lease you are simply going to sub-let the place.... that outta get him where he lives (below the belt).
If you can not find legal assistance, then call your local Housing Authority, they will have an answer for you.
Good Luck, and hey Thank you for your willingness to serve our country..
2007-01-06 04:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by Aunt Henny Penny 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would defiantely reccomend talking to an attorney. Its tough to really comment on the situation as each state has different laws on how this is handled. It will need to be decided if you can legally break the lease or not. It sounds as if you may be able to, but you may end up being stuck with the bill too.
2007-01-06 04:17:29 · answer #4 · answered by novae2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should talk to an attorney.
Wait, better yet, sub-let the property to some bikers and stop paying rent, then let the landlord try to evict them.
The Sherriff cannot come on the base to serve you, at least I think he has no jurisdiction there.
2007-01-06 04:04:18 · answer #5 · answered by Darth Vader 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check your state's government website for lanlord tenant code. Each state has some differences.
You can usually give 1-2 months notice if you have to move for work. It shouldn't matter if it's 5 miles or 500 miles, you have no choice.
2007-01-06 04:11:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't the military have lawyers that handle stuff like this for you?
FYI, mold cases are incredibly hard to prove.
2007-01-06 04:54:39 · answer #7 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋