They are tearing down the dump where I live at the end of the school semester. I have in mind to live there until that time, because it will force me to live somewhere else (and thus get a different job) when I graduate.
The ceiling leaks disgusting water now--could be toilet water for all I know. Can I use that to get out of a lease early?
2007-02-09 05:27:20 · 7 answers · asked by Jennifer S 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
If you complain (in a letter) and they do not fix it within a reasonable time then yes you can move out most likley.
2007-02-09 09:21:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to move if the ceiling is endangering your well being. I would call your city housing and zoning and ask them what their requirements are. Keep in mind, just because you move does not mean you will get all your deposit back or any. You may have to go to small claims court to recovery that. Take pictures of the water leaking for evidence.
There is no need to hire a lawyer because it will cost you a lot more than your deposit to get action. That is why they have small claims court for individuals to take action if under $5,000.
2007-02-09 06:24:37 · answer #2 · answered by Midwest guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have asked them to fix it and they have not done so, then they are potentially in violation of the lease. If you have not asked them to fix it, do so, and send it by registered mail so that you'll have proof. If they fix it, then you're stuck; if not, then you are probably in good shape.
If the leak is near your bathrooms, chances are good its water from the sewer system; you can probably contact the municipality where you live to get the place inspected. Since it's still inhabited, it must still measure up to the standards for habitable structures demanded by your city code.
2007-02-09 05:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one to answer this properly would be an attorney, who specializes in lease law. However as a guess, if the maintenance is up to the management company, and you have noified them properly of the problem(registered letter) then I would think that you have good grounds, to claim that they are breaking their lease with you, by not properly maintaining the property.
2007-02-09 05:33:26 · answer #4 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the Health Department & the Rentalsman & let them see the situation, and I would think you might have grounds for getting out of that lease. I don't know for sure, but that's what I would try. That water sounds dirty. big-time. The Dept. of Health might be unhappy with that .
2007-02-09 05:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by The Count 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To holiday a hire, you ought to exhibit that the rental has been made inhabitable. This can imply a couple of matters, adding--as a couple of have stated--if the water might rationale sickness or different disorders. Take images. Complain on your landlord. Above all, report the whole thing: mobilephone calls, e-mails, private conversations. I will provide you with a warning, although, that it'll most likely be a authorized struggle to damage the hire. An option could be to *****, and if it isn't constant, get it repaired your self and take the owner to small declare's court docket to get that cash again.
2016-09-07 00:10:03 · answer #6 · answered by gombos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seek a lawyer, it's possible.
2007-02-09 05:35:15 · answer #7 · answered by xquis81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋