i rent an apt and there are only two floors. i am on the bottom. something said to go thru the front of the building. so i did and when i enterd my place there was a guy looking thru my sliding class door and look like he was trying to get in. he saw me and ran off. I called 911. the cops came and i came to my moms house. I can not even begin to tell you how unsafe this place seems now. I wish i had moved to a place with a front door that has to have a key to open. My question is, do i have a good enough reason to break my lease of i do not feel safe here.?
2007-02-20 15:45:38 · 25 answers · asked by carriec 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
someone said soemthing about a dog. sadly they do not allow dogs
2007-02-20 15:55:21 · update #1
You probably can not break the lease because of it. Make sure you take extra precautions to make it safe. Buy sticks to put down on your sliding door. Make sure it fits tight. Also depending on what kind of windows you have, you can get sticks for them too, or nail them so they only open so far. Make sure you have dead bolts, and bright lights for outside. Ask the manager to provide some of these things, they may agree (or even decide to let you break the lease, if they don't want to bother with all that). Ask them if they will install censor motion lights for outside your sliding door.
Good luck, I hope all works out well for you. Be safe.
2007-02-20 15:51:49 · answer #1 · answered by Speedy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, to be honest. The landlord may find that you do not have a legitimate reason to break the lease. (I know I would feel compelled to). But what you can do is first, buy some dead-bolts and get them installed. Next. Make sure you put a thick stick to stop your slider from being able to be opened if the person manages to bust the slider lock. Get some non see-through curtains for your slider. Then get yourself a dog. Hopefully pets are ok in your apartment. If not, then sneak one in. I would. For my own safety...most definitely. But, you could try talking to your landlord and see how he/she could beef up the security. Sorry this happened. Good luck in whatever you decide.
2007-02-20 23:54:59 · answer #2 · answered by teashy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless the property management fails to do the basics such as put up adequate outdoor lighting or fence in the property. It is dangerous everywhere. Go to your local firing range and ask for a used target with holes in it perhaps in the head and chest area and tape it to your back door with a note to would be intruders as to what lies beyond the door.
Buy an alarm, make sure you have adequate locks on your doors and windows. Leave a light on when you leave. Ask your property manager if you can break your lease. I hate living on the ground floor. Never could understand why most people prefer it.
2007-02-20 23:52:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No just make your appt safer put up motion lights lock the door and with sliding doors use a stick or get the lock fixed keep a light on clean your place up on the outside so it looks un-robbable...get a fake security stick and stick em all over the place get a dog.. umm carry mace ...and most of all dont be parnoid ...you can also take a defense class hey most likey he wont be back and the best thing is you did not get hurt!
2007-02-20 23:50:29 · answer #4 · answered by jumanjisapikey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I installed Brinks or ADT which they are home security systems that protect you and get windows that let you see out and the people from outside couldn't see you and change the doors to make sure they are strong, and then buy a Gun as a self protections.
2007-02-20 23:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by Lee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes u can break the lease, alternatively you can ask to install some kind of safety lock, alarm or other gadget on the door.
2007-02-20 23:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by Tariq F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be able to talk to the management. You can also be 'very slightly' manipulative if they say no - but you have to be careful not to phrase it to sound like a threat or blackmail. If they say no, just aloofly say "I understand, you know, I have a good idea, I think we should make people aware of this in case he comes back. Maybe we should post flyers - or even call the papers to get this out?" - they will not want that bad press, then you can ask them to reconsider their 'no'.
2007-02-20 23:51:43 · answer #7 · answered by T D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Listen to me. I know a lot about renting places. BREAK YOUR LEASE. SAFETY is #1. Ive had houses before where people have stayed in houses they didnt feel safe in and ended up DEAD. dont listen to anyone else. break your lease, whats the worst that can happen. move into a safe area. thats KEY.
2007-02-20 23:48:54 · answer #8 · answered by puathe180man 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi,
Your situation does not sound like a good one. I read articles and responses on the websites below. It seems that there are not a lot good reasons you can have to be able to break a lease.
Good luck and stay safe.
2007-02-20 23:56:08 · answer #9 · answered by Nancy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first u have to demand reasonable safety protection, from the owner, legally required time, if u want to break your lease agreement go thro it well enough, there could be a class mentioning conditions
2007-02-20 23:53:18 · answer #10 · answered by kathi S Niti 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋