Can I terminate my lease with mold growing in my bathroom?
484762
Depends on what the source of the mold is.  If it is just common mildew then no.  It is your responsibility to keep your bathroom clean.  If it is a serious mold problem, then alcohol will kill it.  If you just want to get out of your lease, work out a deal with your land lord.  Don't be shady.
487550
The first thing you should do to cover your ass, is request a copy of the lease agreement and any lease renewals that you have have signed. The landlord is required to be able to provide at least their copies which were supposed to have been certified These contracts will give detailed instuctions as to how many days prior written notice is required upon your moving and terminating your residence. Usually at least 30-45 days "written" notice is required so be sure to hand deliver or send by certified mail to your landlord(once again to C.Y.A.).\nAlso, on your initial lease agreement there should be something noted with regard to condition of the apartment before you moved in. Usually if you'll just make sure that all debris is cleared for the unit, vacuum, clean bathrooms pretty well, repair any substantial nail holes especially if there are more than 4 per any wall. Bleach kintchen sinks and counters and clean all cooking areas removing as much baked on crud as possible.\nAnd one final C.Y.A. move is to set a specific time and day to do a final walk through with your landlord far enough before your official move-out date so that anything she indicates to be sub-par and subject to charging you for, can be taken care of before your final walk through which should be scheduled at the time of the pre-move walk through.\nHpoe this helps!!! Good luck!
654576
It might be asthma from the mould, or your partner has it in for you, as it only happened when he moved in! eek!\nI would say you need a letter from your local Council/health enviroment to explain the extent of the mould then have the cause investagated and take it from there.
181732
Contact the Better Business Bureau.....and get her the hell out of there..black mold is toxic!
1172459
ditto to that. you may have to pay to get someone in your house to look for mold. (sometimes its under old flooring or in the attick or undeneth tile in the bathroom) this may be contributing to you having mold sickness!\n\nFix leaks and seepage, even if it involves landscaping around basements. \nPut plastic over dirt in crawlspaces and keep them well ventilated. \nUse exhaust fans in kitchen and bathroom. \nTurn off humidifiers if you see condensation on windows. \nUse dehumidifiers and air conditioners, especially in hot, humid climates. \nPay special attention to carpet on concrete floors. Use area rugs that can be lifted and washed. Or install a vapor barrier over the concrete.\n\nalso see a doc right away!
460080
No! not unless it states in your lease "tenant may use security deposit for last month's rent"..but usually it will state that you can't use it for rent...other wise the landlord must return your deposit at the end of your agreement less damages (excluding normal wear and tear)
215694
What did your lease say about this problem..
500556
Very good suggestions above.  One thing I'll add from experience.  If the apartment/house still needs the carpet replaced or walls painted, etc, the landlord is going to say yeah, they'll replace that sometime after you move in.  Before you sign anything, get a firm date that they will be there to do the rest of the repairs after you move in, or it will never happen!  Don't be a jerk about it, but be serious about setting up a good time for them to take care of it.  Get it all worked out in advance.  Otherwise you'll be looking at the same pet stains or peeling paint for 5 years.
453960
I think your getting hosed. The federal government sets standards for tenants and landlords. You should have received a notice of some sort unless it states otherwise in your lease agreement. Be careful there are some really shady dealers out there and this one might be trying to slip one by you. If you have to contact a lawyer for further advice you might actually be able to find one to advise for free over the phone. Good Luck! J
1051782
She has 30 days to return your security deposit and pay your lease termination fee.  You will not be able to file in small claims court until the 30 days has passed or your case will be thrown out and you cannot re-file.\n\nShe must provide you with an itemized list of all of the deductions made from the security deposit.  You may request in court the receipts for these deductions.  For example, if an electrician repaired a jammed garbage disposal, he would have provided her a receipt.  If the property handyman did it you can be charged for the actual cost of the parts and a percentage (usually by hour) of his wages dependent upon how long it reasonably took to repair it.  There is a big difference between repairs done for maintenance purposes (landlord's responsibility) and repairs/replacements done due to renter responsibility, as well.  \n\nIn the garbage disposal example, if the jam was due to a foreign object down there, renter responsibility.  But, if it is due to an old disposer and the blades are binding, landlord eats it.\n\nSince it was a mutually agreed upon lease termination with compensation, she may not have been legally bound to serve a 30 day written notice in your locality.  However, she said you had to vacate in 3 weeks?  If you pay your rent a month in advance like I require, she owes you an additional one week's rental payment refund, as well, because you agreed to vacate a week earlier than you were paid through.\n\nCheck out your original lease agreement for the non-renewal or termination of lease clause.  It should specify your responsibilities upon vacating.  (I.E. My units are professionally cleaned, deorderized, disinfected for infectious diseases and sanitized before rental, tenants will not receive their deposits returned in full if they clean the unit themselves because they are not returning it in the condition they received it.)
1129212
If the super came and inspected your bathroom and did not take any action, I do not think that you can be held responsible. Are you a renter? If so, the damage is the landlord's responsibility. If you live in a condo, either the association or your condo owner's insurance should cover any damages.
912454
Whatever your contract says is what the landlord has to go by. It's a legal document and he can't just change it whenever he wants. If the contract is for a year, then he can legally charge you for every month the unit sits empty after you vacate. If you are on a month to month basis, then he is only entitled to your deposit. \nIf there are problems with the apartment that weren't disclosed to you then you may be able to get out of the contract all together. It depends on what it is though. Or if he refuses to fix something.....you have a right to live in an apartment free of defects as long as your paying rent......\nGood Luck !!!!!
881602
He cannot evict you for this. It is A LAW that all sex offenders and sexual predators must register with the police department where they live. This information is public record. Anyone can go online, pull up the sex offenders for their area, and see photos of the people in addition to an overview of their offense/s and their status. You have not broken any laws by discussing a matter of public record with anyone else, and you surely have not violated your lease agreement, either.\n\nHOWEVER - do you really want to continue renting from this man? It may be a possibility that he will attempt to make your life uncomfortable if he perceives you as a thorn in his side (even though HE is the one who did something VERY wrong). When you look at the big picture, you may realize that it would be better to cut your losses and move on. \n\nI would suggest that, if you take this route, that you send your landlord a certified, return-receipt-requested letter, advising him that you are moving out on such&such date, and that he can use your security deposit for the last month's rent. In the letter, tell him that you are uncomfortable doing business with someone who has a background such as his. I highly doubt that he will attempt to hold you to the entire lease, but, if he threatens to take you to court, tell him to go right ahead. If he is stupid enough to actually do this, there isn't a judge in the world who would side with him - AS LONG AS YOU HAVE NOTIFIED HIM IN WRITING OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND WHY.\n\nMost important is to remember to send the letter certified, return receipt requested. It is the only thing a judge will accept as proof that the landlord was properly notified, and is well worth the buck or so that it costs.\n\nIf, for whatever reason you choose to stay there, I think you are going to have issues with this landlord. Just a hunch.
1111522
You might do all those things but the other people in the building might not be so clean. Tell your manager in writing  give him a copy and let him know if the problem isnt fixed in a timely manner you will put your rent in an escro account with the local courts.
1057772
Look at your original lease.  He cannot add terms or conditions to the original document.  That constitues a breach.  DO NOT sign the new one without talking to a lawyer about what your rights are in regards to the original contract.  When someone changes a material portion of the lease, they are offering you a new lease.  He is still responsible for what is under the original before the date of the new one.  \n\nNow I'm telling you this without looking at the lease, and without knowing the laws in your area.  you should definitely have a  lawyer look at it though.  \n\nJust a thought....you might want to consider moving anyway, but at least get rid of the 30-day eveiction notice part.  Please have it checked out though.\n\n  me
168115
You can treat them like any other indoor allergies with antihistamines and decongestants but there are also prevention methods.  Reduce the level of humidity in your house.  Run the air conditioning or heat if you live in a humid climate.  Also try to elimate any areas of standing water like leaky pipes, bathroom mold/mildew, houseplants.  Any of these can promote the growth of mold.  If you are trying to kill mold in your home, bleach will usually work.
500623
What you need to do is to file a Complaint in Landlord/Tenant Court. Bring all the proof with you when you go to the Court. If the apartment is within the City of New York, then you need to file a complaint with the Board of Health, if it is not file a complaint with the local health department. If you have a witness bring them with you to sign an affidavit. Purchase a disposable digital camera and take pictures to document the condition of the apartment.\n\nDocument, as well any and all medical treatment, along with any medications that you are taking due to the condition of the apartment.\n\nBring a copy of your lease with you to Court. If the Landlord or his Agent is a Realtor, report him to the state licensing board. If the Realtor happens to be an attorney, file a Complaint with the local Bar association, as well.