Can I get out of a lease if the landlord does not fix major problems, what can i do?
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,absolutely you can! your landlord even if it is not specifally mentioned in your lease has the responsibility to provide a safe and comfortable living area. A failing heating system, leaking roof, no water are a few of the major things they are required to maintain. Your best approach is to identify the problems and give them to you landlord in writing with the dates of your complaints. If he does not correct the situation and your not in the position to move, refuse payment of rent until the problems are fixed. It won't be a pleasent situation but that is your only option. He may try to sue you but, if you have the documentation of the problems he won't have a leg to stand on. good luck
Attempt to find a lawyer to look at your lease, then send them a letter stating what needs fixed and that is is supposded to fix, and if not then he can not hold you to it
Sure can. See a lawyer to proceed.
definitely document all of the problems and your attempts at getting them fixed ... double check the wording of your lease and have a lawyer help you out if you can swing it
Keep track of everything going wrong if you can take pictures.
put
date called landlord to fix
paste picture (if you have)
If the landlord fixed it and what he did to fix it.
When you have enough proof go see a lawyer.
Take him to small claims court. Even if you win, you loose. The next problem will never be taken care of. I suggest moving.
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