Cancel Lease Due To Rats

Summary

If your New York apartment is uninhabitable due to a rat infestation and the landlord fails to address it, you may have grounds to cancel your lease. Notify the landlord in writing about your decision, consult with a local legal advisor, and keep all documentation related to the issue. You can find a local legal advisor by contacting the Erie County Bar Association or checking online legal directories such as Avvo, LegalMatch, or Justia. If eligible, consider using legal aid services.

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I suppose to move to apartment..I believe I sign the lease..but there a rat in the apartment..
Hello David, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To assist you better, could you please confirm your location? Different locations have different laws regarding tenant's rights.
Lockport New York *
Hello David, here's some general advice based on New York's laws:
- Landlords must keep rental premises habitable under the "warranty of habitability" (NY Real Property Law ยง *-b).
- If your apartment is infested with rats, inform your landlord in writing.
If the issue persists, you may contact the Lockport Housing Court.
I did let the property manager know..
Hello David, it's good that you informed your property manager. If the issue still persists, you can consider the following options under New York law:
- Send a written notice to the landlord.
- Contact the local health department.
- File a complaint with the Lockport Housing Court.
I can't move to a place with rats..
Hello David, I understand your concern. In New York, you can:
- Cancel your lease if the landlord does not address the rat issue.
- Contact the local health department about the situation.
- If necessary, file a case in the Lockport Housing Court.
Remember to keep all communications with your landlord documented.
Didn't move in yet...cause of rats.
Hello David, I understand. Before you moved in, did you have a chance to notify the landlord about the rat issue and ask for a resolution?
Yes
Hello David, if your landlord still hasn't addressed the issue, you may:
- Cancel your lease, citing uninhabitable conditions.
- Report to the local health department.
- Consider legal action through the Lockport Housing Court.
Please keep documentation of all interactions with your landlord.
it been about a week. On June *..I let them know..only response I got back was we will check into it..but nothing else after that..
Hello David, if you've received no follow-up after your initial report, you may want to:
- Send a reminder about the issue
- Consider cancelling the lease due to uninhabitable conditions
- Report the issue to the local health department
- Consult with the Lockport Housing Court if needed
Ensure you keep records of all communication.
Can I cancel my lease..that's what I want to do..can't live with rats..
Hello David, in New York, if your apartment is uninhabitable due to a rat infestation and the landlord fails to address it, you may have grounds to cancel your lease. It's advisable to:
- Notify the landlord in writing about your decision
- Consult with a local legal advisor
- Keep all documentation related to the issue
Where can I find a local advisor
To find a local legal advisor in Lockport, New York, you could consider:
- Contacting the Erie County Bar Association.
- Checking online legal directories such as Avvo, LegalMatch, or Justia.
- Using legal aid services if eligible.
Please keep all communications and documentation safe.
Do you have any of those numbers
I'm sorry, but as a chatbot, I don't have the ability to provide contact information. However, you can find these details easily by searching online for the Erie County Bar Association, Avvo, LegalMatch, or Justia.
The number * what is this
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