I was just informed yesterday by the owner that the manager who lives on-site, is heavily involved with illegal drugs and his life is in danger. Also, the other night, the police were called twice to the apartments because of an alcohol/possibly drug/related disturbance. One of the manager's intoxicated guests also approached my 16 year old son in a confrontational manner. I have four children and I feel their lives, as well as my own, could be in danger. I was told drug dealers are after the manager. I want to break my lease and move out, but I cant afford to get sued and have to pay the additional 4 months left on my lease if I do move out. Is this grounds for me to terminate my lease early?
2007-02-04 03:39:34 · 6 answers · asked by concerned renter 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Legally, no. Your only recourse is to report any and all suspicious activity to the police or break the lease. If you go to court over the broken lease, you'd have to prove the environment was unsafe for you and your child, and that it was due to the action or inaction of the owner...very difficult to do. Since the owner is the one who told you, you could try getting it in writing like in an e-mail, or on a voice mail. That would probably be enough to support your case.
2007-02-04 03:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by Michael E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once the manager's illegal practices affect your living arrangements in a negative way (confrontation with son, dealers after manager is here-say) than you should be able to get out, though it may not be a no-brainer.
Just leaving may put you in a legal battle to clear up any judgments and leave you with the burden of proof. You may or may not win out. A better way may be to contact the manager's boss and owner of the property. Let him know of the illegal activities, the way that it is affecting your safe living arrangements, and your desire to leave your lease immediately or have the problem immediately resolved (getting current manager to quit but stay in place is not an option because of potential retaliation). Also let the manager know that he has 24 hours to give you an answer, otherwise you will have to resolve this explosive situation yourself.
Also report all of the known activities to the police department. Again, here-say doesn't count. Document any additional incidences and call the cops EVERY time there is an issue. If possible, get a local TV station out there to document an issue and leave as quickly as possible.
Keep all of your records for the issues so that if you need to combat this legally, you have documentation and notes on everything that transpired. Your family's safely is of the utmost importance - get out of there!
2007-02-08 03:22:29 · answer #2 · answered by walkinandrockin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes . You have every right to expect and receive a safe environment to live in.Break your lease if you have to. I would try talking to the owner first and see if he is willing to let you go. If not ,call your local Landlords And Tenants act and explain to them.I doubt you would have to stay under such circumstances. Either way you should get out. What's more important, the safety of you and your children or being sued.You already know the answer to this question. I doubt a judge would rule that you should remain living there and possibly put your children's lives in danger to honor a lease.It will help you to document and gather any evidence you may need in case this does end up in court.
2007-02-04 03:59:51 · answer #3 · answered by uncle louie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 10:10:57 · answer #4 · answered by blasone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you could terminate the lease on these grounds. Check with a legal aid lawyer.
2007-02-04 04:26:16 · answer #5 · answered by scott p 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TALK TO THE LANDLORED, TELL HIM , WHAT U JUST TOLD US, {in a nice way!!}, HE MAY LET YOU OUT ODF THE LEASE. iF NOT, TALK TO LEGAL AID OR A lAWYER OF UR CHOICE. i'M SURE YOU CAN GET OUT OF IT. jUST GO ABOUT IT , THE RIGHT WAY. GOOD-LUCK!!!!!!
2007-02-04 04:39:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋