What to do if my landlord saidI could get out ofmy lease due to all the problems with the house butnow he’s saying that he never said that?
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What to do if my landlord saidI could get out ofmy lease due to all the problems with the house butnow he’s saying that he never said that?
the following problems have been going on for a year and a half, the electric in the bathrooms do not work, the GFI outlet in garage and outside doesn’t not work, the house floods everything there is a good rain, exhuast fan in bathroom does not work, garage door still missing one of its springs, the house hardly has any insulation, and I have been cool with it taking some time to get done, but now, all my towels smell like mildew. I’m worried about mold in the duct work and I cannot stand having a landlord as a liar. What are my rights?
Asked on November 4, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Maryland
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Unless you have a written document signed by your landlord stating that you can cancel your lease for the unit that you occupy, you really do not have a legal basis to end your lease based upon an oral representation by the landlord.
However, given the conditions of the unit you are living in, you might consider having the local health department as well as the building/permit department make an inspection on the rental. Depending upon the outcome, there may be a basis for you to end the lease.
You should also contact a landlord tenant attorney about your situation. Good luck.
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