I have a neighbor upstairs. Their dog barks constantly when they are not there.
I have called the cops, I have called animal control, my apartment manager and also the parent company of the apartment.
I have been having this problem since November 6th.
I want out of my lease. I live in Texas. What are my rights?
Please don't tell me to review my lease because I have. It does not have a special clause saying anything about this...at least not that I can see.
Please help. How can I get out of here legally?
It's driving me insane.
2007-11-30 11:06:44 · 5 answers · asked by sarah t 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I have found that a letter from an attorney often works wonders and does not cost all that much money.
I recommend that you hire an attorney who specializes in landlord tenant law and tell him what you have told us.
Ask your attorney to write a letter to your landlord explaining all of the reasons why your landlord would be wise to let you out of your lease.
I will bet that your landlord will agree to let you out of your lease after he reads the letter form your attorney.
2007-11-30 14:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have answered your own question. If your written lease does not cover any such situation, you must default to the state statutes of Texas, which don't cover the issue either.
This will end up being a dispute between you, your landlord, and the tenants upstairs. It's not covered 'black and white' in the law.
And don't bother hiring any real estate attorney. He can't help you if the law isn't there for him to push. The above poster seems to recommend attorneys for nothing more serious than a hangnail. Save your money.
2007-11-30 18:01:14 · answer #2 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should have wording something like "you are entitled to quiet enjoyment of your place" If it does and you have contacted all these people and can prove that, you can legally get out of the lease,because they let all this noise go on, then, they are breaking the lease. You can also call the Housing Authority in your city.
2007-11-30 11:16:35 · answer #3 · answered by just me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could threaten your landlord that you will be taking him to court. If he calls your bluff and you go to court you will need to shell out some cash for a lawyer.
Your issue is probably covered under your lease. The wording just isn't specific to your particular situation.
2007-11-30 11:23:48 · answer #4 · answered by Tyrone Biggums 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sister has gotten out of a many of leases. pull up your state's statutes regarding landlords & tenants (you can google this for ex: Alabama or Nebraska laws for landlords, etc.) and type this up with your statements regarding your complaints
2007-11-30 11:14:52 · answer #5 · answered by GG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋