Can I get out of my lease due to noisy, rude and disgusting neighbors?
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Can I get out of my lease due to noisy, rude and disgusting neighbors?
I have been dealing with noisy upstairs neighbors for about 5 months now. We have let the LL know and she says there is nothing that she can do until a police report is filed. Recently their dog started peeing on their balcony which made it all the way down to my balcony and all over my table. We let the LL know and she spoke with her about it I went outside the next morning and my brand new truck was keyed. Is there a way to get out of this lease so we can just move on? The previous occupant agreed with us in front of LL, who was also the investigating policeman for the keying of my truck. In fct, the last tenant moved out for the same problem and he moved to a different apartment.
Asked on August 23, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Oklahoma
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Assuming you share a common landlord with the neighbors that are making your life difficult, you might be able to break your lease without recourse. The way to do such is to sit down with your landlord and discuss the problems that you are having in that under the laws of all states a landlord is to provide "quiet enjoyment" to a tenant with respect to a rental.
The problems that you are experiencing go to "quiet enjoyment" issues. If the landlord will not sign an agreement letting you out of your lease without recourse, you should consult with a landlord tenant attorney to see what your legal recourse is.
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