HOW TO GET OUT OF A LEASE WHEN I HAVE ONLY LIVED THERE 4 DAYS?
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HOW TO GET OUT OF A LEASE WHEN I HAVE ONLY LIVED THERE 4 DAYS?
UPON ARRIVAL THE HOUSE WASN’T IN MOVE IN CONDITION. IT WAS VERY DIRTY, THERE WAS A DEAD MOUSE, THERE IS A FLEA INFESTATION (WHICH LANDLORD SAYS CANT GET EXTERMINATOR OUT UNTIL NEXT WEEK). WASNT REPAINTED, CARPETS WERE NOT CLEAN. LANLORD HAS NOT OFFERED TO CLEAN CARPET AND/OR REPAINT.
Asked on June 3, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Ohio
Answers:
BP, Member, Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You can "constructively evict" yourself from the rental - meaning that the conditions were very bad and that the landlord refused to fix them. The flea infestation would likely qualify as a very bad condition, although it sounds as though the landlord is planning on fixing it. However, the paint and carpet likely wouldn't and getting that done by the landlord would have required some sort of promise on his or her part to do so. Before deciding to leave, make sure to give your landlord a reasonable amount of time to correct the problems, put everything in writing and send it certified mail and take pictures of the rental's condition in case the matter cannot be resolved without legal action.
J.V., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
you need to review your lease and look to see if there is any loop hole or way to get out without any further action. Oftentimes there will be some language that promises livable conditions etc. You also need to document all the problems with video cameras etc. Than ask the landlord to release you from the lease explaining this is not what you signed up for
If the landlord refuses i advise you to hire a local attorney who can make a few calls review your lease and possible handle the matter very quickly. You also can bring your own action in landlord tenant court basically call and usually a clerk will walk you through the procedure.
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