https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 18:14:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2343695 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 22:42:24 +0000 MrsRcCar 2343695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I contacts the office (again) about our AC. They insist it will be addressed tomorrow. ::insert eye roll here:: I will believe it when I see it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342673 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 08:25:48 +0000 Greentea 2342673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, all of your state's laws will be online, so try to find specific laws they are in violation of. And specific ways they are not holding up the lease, find specific language. :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342653 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 08:01:59 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2342653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First of all, start documenting everything in writing. The date you moved in, the issues, the date you notified them of other issues, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342575 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:29:32 +0000 Greentea 2342575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: I have found that you can get out, but usually they charge you a fee to relist or find someone knew, sometimes it is just a fee to get free. Did you check mention of subletting or breaking lease in the lease? Where I currently live you have to find someone usually, to take the lease over but they sign a new lease. My new place lets you leave with just a fee because it is a very regulated building.</p> <p>People die in my state if they don't have AC, and it isn't healthy over 78. Not to scare you, it is usually the elderly. But I wouldn't hesitate to send an email with strong words because it really is a health issue.</p> <p>I am sorry! Are there any law clinics, do you have an attorney? Tenant advocacy can help! I know how terrible it can be to find out a place is unfortunate! Look over the lease and see if you can identify any specific ways the landlords are not holding up the lease and document! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342552 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 23:47:41 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2342552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As far as I know workingh HVAC is a habitability issue. According to the following in IN you can't withhold rent but you can sue!<br /> <a href="http://www.indianalegalservices.org/node/315/warranty-habitability" rel="nofollow">http://www.indianalegalservices.org/node/315/warranty-habitability</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342544 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 23:27:34 +0000 MrsRcCar 2342544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: @sunny: @littlejoy: Thanks ladies. I will be calling around tomorrow to advocacy groups. This complex hasn't held up their end of lease really at all. I just want a safe place for my boys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342522 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 22:39:14 +0000 littlejoy 2342522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You'll want to check your state's laws. Typically, a property manager or landlord cannot charge more than 1.5 months rent for breaking the lease. I say check your state because open landlords will create their own rules, but that doesn't mean it's legal. Deposits cannot be used towards rent or breaking the lease, but they have to fairly honor the deposit (I'd take photos of every room to prove you leave it in good shape). </p> <p>I would not try to get a sublease or anything like that. Give 30 days notice, give the lease breaking fee, and cut your losses.</p> <p>Eta: I would definitely seek help from a renter's advocacy group. If your landlord isn't meeting their side of the lease, I'm not certain you're liable for charges. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342521 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 22:39:05 +0000 sunny 2342521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm guessing it depends on the laws in your state. There are usually renters advocacy groups for each state which can help with this type of stuff. I am guessing documenting each interaction with management and what you've asked for is the first step (though I am no lawyer!). Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342519 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 22:38:33 +0000 youboots 2342519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>See if there is a renters rights non profit in your area. And document with dates and times and all emails/ other info. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342512 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 22:20:28 +0000 MrsRcCar 2342512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need help to get out of our lease. This place is terrible! The model they showed us is nothing like the unit they assigned to us! We did our walk thru and gave them a list of things that needed fixed or documented for record. None of the things on the list have been fixed expect the stove (that nearly burned down our apartment). Tonight as I type this our AC unit isn't working (and hasn't in over 2 weeks) it is more then 80 degrees in our apartment. They said they will get to it when they can because AC is a luxury item. I am just so over this place. Plus my neighbors take sport in shooting at each other. </p> <p>How do we get out of our lease with least penalty possible? I hate this place! </p> <p>/rant </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-smoking-and-neighbors#post-1346750 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:21:14 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1346750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Even though they will know where the complaint stems, it's management duty to address these types of situations. Plus us you have to break lease at least there is a history showing the issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-smoking-and-neighbors#post-1346711 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:10:25 +0000 psw27 1346711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had this issue in our condo building - it literally smelled like we were smoking in bed. We tried to talk to them, but they refused to answer their door. We called their landlord and luckily it was in their lease that they were not permitted to smoke indoors. Good luck!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-smoking-and-neighbors#post-1346694 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:04:38 +0000 Rockies11 1346694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmbknyc: Hahahaha! Yeah, that is a very good reason to! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-smoking-and-neighbors#post-1346687 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:02:56 +0000 cmbknyc 1346687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Yeah - it's a crap shoot really. </p> <p>@mskeee: I know! However, since we're the only two apartments in our building I'm pretty sure they'll know where to point the finger so I might as well tell them myself. Darn. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-smoking-and-neighbors#post-1345662 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:43:06 +0000 Rockies11 1345662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The upside to the wussy way out was that i didn't know which of my neighbours to be pissed at, so there's always that benefit to it if you do it that way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-smoking-and-neighbors#post-1345657 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:42:34 +0000 looch 1345657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, that would cause me to move (granted, I know there is not much you can do going from an apartment to another apartment). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-smoking-and-neighbors#post-1345648 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:41:29 +0000 cmbknyc 1345648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: @mskeee: Thanks ladies! I called my landlord and it turns out that we are not allowed to smoke in our building. I'll talk to them personally so they don't think I'm the wussy, haha</p> <p>Not sure why I didn't think to call and ask them. Doh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-smoking-and-neighbors#post-1345602 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:30:55 +0000 Rockies11 1345602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would check the by-laws/policies about it. As a former smoker who smoked out on the balcony with the door open, I got an anonymous complaint about smoke smell in the hallway through the property management company. I was enraged and thought it was wussy that they didn't just talk to me, however I installed a rubber stopper under the door to prevent the blow back into the hallway because I wanted to be a good neighbour too. There was nothing that prevented me from smoking in my apartment in the by-laws. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-smoking-and-neighbors#post-1345580 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:26:49 +0000 pui 1345580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does the apartment building have any policies about smoking inside? If so, you could try asking your landlord to speak to them.</p> <p>Otherwise, I would talk to them about it, but like you said they're allowed to smoke inside their home, unfortunately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-needed-smoking-and-neighbors#post-1345568 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:25:17 +0000 cmbknyc 1345568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in need of some much needed advice from the wise hive. I live on the top floor of an apartment building. The tenants downstairs are great and we get along fine but aren't social/friends. They are smokers and since we moved in always smoked outside in their yard. Occasionally we would get some smoke smell drifting in but it was rare and they were outside so I never said anything. Ever since the polar vortex, they have started smoking in their apartment. It literally smells like they are smoking in OUR apartment every single night. My husband wants to talk to them. I think we should, as well, but I also feel like it's their right to smoke in their home. Just like it will be our right to have a crying baby at all hours of the night one day. My DH's argument is that a crying baby doesn't affect their health. We just renewed our lease and we truly love both our home and location. </p> <p>So basically, what would you do? How would you approach the situation. I really don't want to have any animosity with my neighbors. Sigh. </p> <p>Thanks Bee's!!! </p>