Breaking Lease Health Concerns

Summary

In Michigan, tenants can break a lease due to health issues if certain conditions are met. Document the issue, report it in writing to your landlord, and if no action is taken, you may have grounds to break your lease. For free legal assistance, contact Michigan Legal Help, Legal Services of South Central Michigan, or the Michigan State Bar Associations Pro Bono Program. Always ensure the attorney specializes in tenant laws.

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My boyfriend suffers from severe asthma and it has gotten worse due to marijuana use in our apartment complex. We are trying to break the lease early but we have to pay the remaining money for the lease. And we don’t have that.
Hello ****, it sounds like a tough situation. May I ask, have you reported this issue to your landlord or the management of your apartment complex? Also, could you please tell me where you are located so I can provide more tailored information?
Yes I have and the landlord said we still have to pay the remaining rent for however long our lease was up for
Thank you for the detailed response, ****. Could you please provide your location so I could give more specific legal advice?
Michigan
In Michigan, the law allows tenants to break a lease due to health issues in certain situations. Here are some steps:
*. Document the issue.
*. Report it to your landlord in writing.
*. If no action is taken, you may have grounds to break your lease.
Check with a local attorney for specific advice.
How can I find a free local attorney
To find a free local attorney in Michigan, you can:
*. Contact Michigan Legal Help.
*. Reach out to Legal Services of South Central Michigan.
*. Visit the Michigan State Bar Association's Pro Bono Program.
Always make sure the attorney specializes in tenant laws.
Thank you!
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Best of luck with your situation.