I moved to a new place and found out that it’s infested with bed bugs after already signed the lease. The lease doesn’t mention bed bugs anywhere can I sue my landlord?
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I moved to a new place and found out that it’s infested with bed bugs after already signed the lease. The lease doesn’t mention bed bugs anywhere can I sue my landlord?
I moved to a new place and found out that it’s infested with bed bugs after already signed the lease. The lease doesn’t mention bed bugs anywhere can I sue my landlord?
Asked on August 30, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I would hold off suing your landlord for now with respect to the bed bug infestation you have. Rather, I would call and write your landlord describing the infestation and demand that the problem be immediately rectified. Keep a copy of the letter for future use and need. If the landlord does not rectify the vermin problem to your satisfaction in a timely manner, contact your local health department for an inspection of the rental.
If the landlord is cited, he or she will be required to immediately remedy the problem. If the landlord is cited, ask for a reduction for future months rent due to the inconvenience that you have suffered.
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