Breaking Lease Due To Conditions

Summary

In Tennessee, tenants may break their lease if living conditions are uninhabitable. Notify your landlord in writing, include a doctors letter, and document all issues. If the landlord doesnt respond, consult a local attorney or report to health authorities.

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Getting out of a lease due to sever health issues and property being disgusting unkept and apartment mangt not doing what they are suppose to, people having drugs on a drug free SCHOOL campus. The apt conditions are making my health issues worse.
Hello **** Tim's, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me your location? This will help me provide more accurate information.
Memphis tn
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Tennessee, you may have the right to break your lease due to uninhabitable living conditions. Let's discuss this further:
- The landlord has a duty to ensure the property is safe and habitable.
- You must notify the landlord about the issues.
Can you confirm if you've notified the landlord in writing about these issues?
I’ve spoken to them about it before.
Hello ****, verbal communication may not always be sufficient. Here's what you could do next:
- Write a formal letter detailing the issues.
- Send it via certified mail to the landlord.
- Keep a copy of this letter for your records.
Have you done this?
I am waiting on a letter from my doctor to send with it.
Hello ****, that's a good step. Including the doctor's letter can strengthen your case. Remember to:
- Describe all issues in detail.
- Include the date and time of each occurrence.
- Include any photographic evidence if available.
Good luck!
I have a lot of photographs from the apartment complex falling apart to my health issues and clumps of hair falling out of my head.
Hello ****, that's very unfortunate to hear. It's good that you're documenting everything. Once you have your doctor's letter, send all the evidence to your landlord. Remember to keep copies for your records. Stay strong!
And then what? They do not listen or care.
Hello ****, if your landlord doesn't respond or refuses to address the issues, you can consider taking the following steps:
- Consult a local attorney or legal aid office
- Report the conditions to local health or housing authorities
- File a lawsuit based on violating tenant rights (if necessary)
Please consult with a local legal professional for advice tailored to your situation.