Anyone here ever break a lease? (please read before commenting)

[arthritisR_US]

26. I would tell the landlord that because of the black

mold situation that you have to ring up the board of health to come out and do a health inspection and ask him/her if they want to be present when it is being done. Similarly, the non sealing windows and doors which allow the rain to come in would have to be inspected for health implications.

I would also tell him/her that you have to ring up a building inspector for the roof and rotting floor to ascertain if they pose a safety issue. Again, ask the landlord if they want to be present during the inspection, hence the reason for your ring up to them.

Check your lease agreement to be certain that all amenities were included in the rent because if they were the landlord has to pay the water and yard maintenance bills.

The two inspections could potentially cost your landlord thousands of dollars in repairs and they may opt to break the lease on their own to avoid said costs and inspections.

Where I live if a tenant fails to pay their rent, they can be evicted after 48 or 72 hours. Failure to pay the rent null and voids the lease agreement and the only thing the renter forfeits is their damage deposit.

Hope this helps.