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Generally, not. Unforeseeable criminal acts are not something your landlord is responsible for.
However, you might have a claim for reduction in rent if there are serious safety or security problems that the landlord is aware of and has failed to repair. For example, the front door of an apartment building should have a sturdy lock and should be self-closing, adequate lighting inside and out, and some method to prevent or deter unauthorized duplication of keys.
You could hire a security company to give you an assessment of your security needs (burglary, fire, gas, mechanical hazards, etc)
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How can you legally break an apartment lease in Ohio if your building has been consistly burglarized?
Go find out at the office who you need to sue. Sue the complex for damages and poor security. They will love to let you leave then with out penalty. Call CNN for help also.
Can you break a lease if suicide was committed at the apartment complex?
No.
What are some acceptable reasons for breaking an apartment lease in Florida?
For the Landlord: You are violating the terms of the lease For the Tenant: Disability or death The unit is in disrepair to the point you cannot live there Your home has been burglarized or invaded Landlord abusive
Can you break an apartment lease legally if you are being re-located due to a job?
That depends on the wording of the lease.
Can you break your lease if they break into your apartment?
If your landlord breaks into your apartment or enters it without notifying you, this is grounds to break a lease. You can't break a lease just because there was a break in, however. Landlords are not even legally required to tell you if you are moving into a high crime area. If you can prove this is an ongoing and pervasive problem , it may be grounds to break your lease. Get real documentation, not just hearsay.Police reports and other victims or witnesses.
How much is security deposit for an apartment?
Depending on the lease or the apartment Depending on the lease or the apartment Depending on the lease or the apartment
Can you break an apartment lease legally if you have allergy to the trees that surround it?
No. The problem was not caused by the landlord.
Can you break your apartment lease after 25 percent of building is destroyed in a fire?
Once you line up some legal resources, investigate the terms your lease to see if there's any clause that provides you with an opportunity to break lease early.Then check out the guide from www.apartmentleasebreakers.com. This guide has helped a bunch of my friends break their apartment lease by discovering the major loopholes in leasing contracts. Good Luck
Can you break your apartment lease to buy a house in the state of Indiana?
Im pretty sure you can in every state! But you have to pay a fee. For example, in Colorado if you break a lease, it is at least $200.
Can you break your lease if your apartment was broken into twice?
Not unless you can prove that there is A pattern of break ins that existed before you moved in, and you had no knowledge of it.
Can you break an apartment lease when buying a home in minnesota?
Yes, but you'll owe any penalty.
Is it possible to break an apartment lease if I have no proof that my apartment gets noxious odors possibly meth?
Unless you can prove that there is meth, and that your landlord is cooking it, you have little basis for terminating your lease. You need to call the police.
