What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
Here is my story: I signed a lease on 7/14. On 7/15, in the evening, I saw a single ****roach. A few minutes later, there were more (5). I called my landlord first thing the next morning (I am not yet moved into or sleeping at my new apartment) and alerted him of the situation. He said that he would re-imburse me for any expenses to removed the bugs, but that he would only pay for half of the cost of a professional.
After talking to the neighbors (3 month tenants) I discovered that they have been battling with him for 2 months. Shortly after they moved in, they discovered that their apartment was infested with ****roaches.
I believe that my landlord is in violation of California Civil Code section 1942- that the apartment is not habitable. I simply asked that he return my deposit, and allow me to break my lease. I am willing to pay for the five days that have passed since I signed the lease.
He is offering to let me break the lease, but telling me that I am responsible for any monies lost by not having a tenant. I realize that this is a common situation when a lease is broken, but I believe that the apartment is inhabitable- I do not believe that I owe him for more than the days when I held the keys for the apartment.
Any thoughts on how to proceed?
Thanks,
Rob
Here is my story: I signed a lease on 7/14. On 7/15, in the evening, I saw a single ****roach. A few minutes later, there were more (5). I called my landlord first thing the next morning (I am not yet moved into or sleeping at my new apartment) and alerted him of the situation. He said that he would re-imburse me for any expenses to removed the bugs, but that he would only pay for half of the cost of a professional.
After talking to the neighbors (3 month tenants) I discovered that they have been battling with him for 2 months. Shortly after they moved in, they discovered that their apartment was infested with ****roaches.
I believe that my landlord is in violation of California Civil Code section 1942- that the apartment is not habitable. I simply asked that he return my deposit, and allow me to break my lease. I am willing to pay for the five days that have passed since I signed the lease.
He is offering to let me break the lease, but telling me that I am responsible for any monies lost by not having a tenant. I realize that this is a common situation when a lease is broken, but I believe that the apartment is inhabitable- I do not believe that I owe him for more than the days when I held the keys for the apartment.
Any thoughts on how to proceed?
Thanks,
Rob