I would file a report with HUD (House and Urban Development) department. They will go out to your property to inspect it for bugs and other violations. Once they issue the report and the findings is what you've stated, (infestation, etc.) then you have more grounds should you need to break a lease do to those factors. If they take you to court you have evidence of tenant violations and most judges will not penalize you for breaking a lease under these conditions. How can i get terminate my rental lease early without penalty?
This is a tough one since you would basically have to prove that the bites were from an infestation in your rental property. You probably need to take steps like writing a letter asking the landlord to fix the problem. You need to make an effort in order to have the situation rectified. You can then make efforts to have the lease terminated if the landlord doesnt do anything to help you. Most states have renters rights/laws that explain that a landlord must keep a rental unit habitable.
But first, try a few bug bombs and see if that works.
You can never get out of your lease without penalty. Leases are made to protect the Landlord and never the renter. You need to read the section under ';Termination'; and see what it says, chances are there is a hefty penalty for doing so.
Insect bites is not a reason to break your lease I'm sorry, however, if there is an infestation of mice then your landlord is responsible for exterminating your home for rodents. You say you've notified your landlord over the past 5 months were they in writing or were they verbal phone calls? You need to address your concerns in writing that way if it goes to court and your landlord sues you for monies owed then you have proof you notified him of these issues and nothing was done. I suggest you purchase a Pest Eliminator, it eradicates any wall dwelling creature like roaches, ants, mice and crickets. They cannot stand the high pitched sonic waves and they move out. Trust me they do work and it's a lot cheaper than breaking your lease which can and will be turned over to collections, cost you court costs and attorney's fees not to mention going on your credit history and ruining your credit.
Take photos of the proof of rodents and send a demand letter that you need him to handle the infestation. Google tenant landlord law for your state and see what your rights are, knowing your rights is your first step. Just because the LL doesn't do his part doesn't mean you can stop doing your part by withholding the rent.
Good luck
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How did the insects get into your home?
The landlord will argue that the bugs are your fault. Perhaps a pet or family member walked through some grass and brought in fleas. Perhaps you do not keep the unit clean enough and this is attracting bugs and rodents.
It sounds like you will not be able to terminate the lease without penalty, and you will be held responsible for extermination and restoration costs. If you live in an apartment, you might be held liable for infestations in nearby units.
see if you can get someone to take over the lease. they charge basically for loss of income. when they know when you are leaving, they can make plans to rent your unit, if you give them no notice, they won't have time to find someone to take over, so if you find someone, they probably will not charge. you can ask a real estate attorney too. some sites charge like $15 for an answer to a question by an attorney. sorry i don't know any off hand though, good luck
legally, you would have to give the landlord a chance to rectify the infestation. you cannot terminate your lease without giving the landlord the chance to follow due process. if you did make your complaints (in writing...verbal complaints mean nothing) than you would have to go to court and petition them to let you out of your lease.
are you suggesting the place you're renting has an infestation? you could apply to the court for the contract to be voided on the grounds that your landlord failed to provide safe accommodation.
If this insect bite business is nothing to do with the place you're renting, then no.
Why don't you give management a chance to correct the problem first? Try an extermination service. You have a contract and have to live up to your end. You can't just pick up and move without working on a resolution first.
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