Breaking Lease Due To Roaches

Summary

In Kansas, landlords must provide habitable living conditions. If they fail to do so, tenants can break their lease. Notify the landlord in writing about the issue and give them a chance to fix it. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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My apartment has roaches and my child is getting bit by them can I break my lease
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To better assist you, could you please tell me the state where you're located? Different states have different landlord-tenant laws.
Kansas
Hello ****, in Kansas:
- Landlords must provide homes that are habitable (safe and healthy)
- If the landlord fails to do so, tenants can break their lease
- It's important to notify the landlord in writing about the issue and give them a chance to fix it.
This is general information, so please consult a local attorney.