2007-10-17 13:21:07 · 8 answers · asked by Christopher T 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Yes you may. First ask him to make the corrections.
2007-10-17 13:24:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what is in disrepair. Is it a serious safety issue? Did your original contract/lease specifically say he needed to fix certain things and they are not fixed?
If a room needs paint or there is some other cosmetic disrepair, you aren't likely going to be able to get out of your lease. If there is a serious safety issue, such as the only window in the bedroom won't open and it is your only egress from the room in the case of a fire, then you have a case.
Write a certified letter to the landlord outlining your concerns. Request a written response. If you don't get one, you may have to take him to small claims court. If you are in the US, there may be a state agency that deals with situations like this.
2007-10-17 13:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by Dan H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, read you lease and make sure it is something the landlord is responsible for. They put an awful lot of that stuff on the renter. Check with your local government about laws concerning minumum standards for residential properties. How long is your lease for? Why did you move in to a rat trap and then start complaining? If the landlord made promises to fix things you can take him to small claims court but it will be hard to prove.
2007-10-17 13:32:06 · answer #3 · answered by luckyone_27105 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if the landlord violates the terms of the lease or the State's landlord tenant act such as in "constructive eviction" and for you to allege that and have the right to then leave each state has procedures you must follow with notices and time deadlines.
In this forum participants, such as myself, give opinions on subjects that they feel they know the answer to and sometimes those opinions sound exactly like the right answers but they might not be due to the varying laws in each state, and anyone can make a mistake, that’s why I like to give links to resources that you can check all answers against, including my own opinions, in case my opinions are wrong. Since most of these links are from state & federal government & non profits sometimes they change them, let me know if the links are wrong so I can go find the new ones. So to that end here are some links that you might want to check before relying on information and opinions that you get in here, and that you might be considering following up on and as always verify everything with a licensed professional.
Articles on renters and landlords, includes what “constructive eviction” is
http://cses.com/csu/evictions/EvictionTypes.asp
2007-10-17 13:34:58 · answer #4 · answered by newmexicorealestateforms 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Yes, give the landlord a 30 day notice that you are leaving if the repairs are not done.
2007-10-17 13:26:31 · answer #5 · answered by crazynate104 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breaking a contract is risky. You could be hauled into court. You may require an attorney. That would cost money.
Think about it.
2007-10-17 13:24:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local library and go to the law section and look up renters rights. It may vary buy state
2007-10-17 13:27:03 · answer #7 · answered by bryang702 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you can stop rent payment and go to court so it is fixed but eventually once fixed you have to pay any rent owed.
2007-10-17 13:24:58 · answer #8 · answered by mystcarol 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋