I had my apartment broken into and vandalized, do I have right to move out on my lease?
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I had my apartment broken into and vandalized, do I have right to move out on my lease?
This is the second incident, someone threw a rock through my back window of my car while parked and then my apartment was broken into and trashed and vandalized with thousands of dollars worth of goods stolen. I live in Utah and am wondering if I have right to move out on my lease, I am scared to death to stay in this place
Asked on May 21, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Utah
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
There is more information that is needed to answer this question, although I certainly understand your feelings, having once been a burglary victim myself. You should talk to a landlord-tenant attorney as soon as possible, and one place to find qualified lawyers is our website, http://attorneypages.com
In general, a landlord has to provide security, if necessary, for your apartment and the parking lot, but exactly what that means depends on the circumstances and the history of the place. If these were isolated incidents, there's probably not much to be done; on the other hand, if this sort of thing is common, you might be able to get some relief, even if it's just a deduction from your rent.
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