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[jenn521976]

To be honest, from what I have read and I asked one of the lawyers I work with, even though she rented me an apartment with an infestation, that doesn't always mean I can get out of the lease. She did attempt to remedy it my sending out an exterminator but it didn't work. I was told that if I tried to fight this, meaning telling her I want my security back, then she could have said too bad I'm not letting you out of the lease yet. She claimed innocence about knowing about the ants, but I think she was full of it.

The lawyer said in order to break a contract, i.e. a lease, usually both parties must give something up....

[Jannabelle]

On 1/27/2014 jenn521976 said:

To be honest, from what I have read and I asked one of the lawyers I work with, even though she rented me an apartment with an infestation, that doesn't always mean I can get out of the lease. She did attempt to remedy it my sending out an exterminator but it didn't work. I was told that if I tried to fight this, meaning telling her I want my security back, then she could have said too bad I'm not letting you out of the lease yet. She claimed innocence about knowing about the ants, but I think she was full of it.

The lawyer said in order to break a contract, i.e. a lease, usually both parties must give something up....

I think you did the right thing, you wanted out and that was a way to do it.

[missy1]

It needs to be in writing.

[croemer]

On 1/27/2014 Jules5280 said:

On 1/27/2014 croemer said:

I really makes me feel bad for the poster as though they are stupid or something? This is VP and maybe they just want to talk...what is wrong with that?

Nothing should be wrong with it at all. Anyone should be able to ask a question or for advice without fearing being belittled or torn down. BTW, Croemer, come join us please in the other thread. We could use your good attitude, and some cocktail advice.

Jules Which thread would that be GF???

jenn the advice you were given...sounds plausible to me and could very well be correct. I am happy to hear you have found a new place.

[jenn521976]

Hi all!

Just wanted to update everyone...I was able to get the landlord to sign a letter terminating the lease and releasing us for any expenses/liabilities related to it....I had my boss (who is a lawyer) help me write it.

Now I am relieved

Just can't wait to move! The ants have gotten worse, they are appearing everywhere, even in the bedroom now UGH

[MickD]

Jenn ~ Get all the documentation, i.e., texts, etc. You should be able to recoup all of your security as the condo is inhabitable through no fault of your own.

[croemer]

Awesome jenn, hope the new place brings you some peace from the bugs.

[MickD]

Jenn ~ Didn't see your post. So glad that everything worked out for you!

[jenn521976]

On 2/7/2014 MickD said:

Jenn ~ Get all the documentation, i.e., texts, etc. You should be able to recoup all of your security as the condo is inhabitable through no fault of your own.

I was thinking about this. The more I think it about it, the more I wonder if I would be able to get my security and/or moving expenses back from her. Because I am out over $2,000 due to no fault of my own, like you said. While I am relieved to be leaving, I don't feel I should be out of all of this money.

[MaggieToo]

I'd send her a registered letter requesting your deposit back. Ask like you expect it to be returned. Landlord is required to give an itemized list of why it wasn't returned and has so many days in which to do so. Some states will give the tenant double the money back if landlord fails to give letter within a certain amount of time.

Good luck.