I left my apartment because they never fixed anything, there was a mold build up in the bathroom and they painted but it was still coming back. I have allergies this year which I never had before and my cousin who has a mild case of asthma had breathing problems. The landlord said that he had the city inspect it and there is no mold problem and he will forward a copy of the report to my lawyer. I left a month before and did not pay that months rent. Should I just pay it to avoid a legal process since I might be liable for their attorney fees?
2007-09-11 08:18:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Well I have pictures of the mold and I told them that in the letter I sent them stating that I have proof and I am breaking the lease due to failure to maintain the premises and that the mold is a threat to my health.
2007-09-11 08:44:02 · update #1
Yeah, you pretty much just need to pay it. If he has a report from the city and you just have allergies (which could be from anything) you are pretty much screwed.
2007-09-11 08:24:39 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I would say to get a hold of the tenant and landlord law booklet that is available in the city that you live in to read your rights and the rights of your landlord.
If it seems that your landlord had proof that there is no mold build up and it was issued by the city then you are liable for that months rent and you should pay it to avoid any other legal or court fees.
2007-09-11 08:26:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have substantial proof of the lack of repairs and the mold. Do not include your cousin as proof.
If you have proof then contest it. If you do not have the proof then pay the landlord.
In your present apartment if there is a problem learn to keep records , pictures, call for inspectors and write registered return receipt letters.
2007-09-11 08:38:20 · answer #3 · answered by DrIG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't be liable for attorney's fees. Pay the rent. If you did not put the landlord on written notice prior to moving, you won't have a chance at a defense verdict.
2007-09-11 08:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call the Office of Consumer Protection, they handle landlord/tennant disputes.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/consumer.shtm
2007-09-11 08:23:05 · answer #5 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋