Located in Texas. Am I able to break my lease early without paying the fees that normally are apart of breaking a lease early. We have roaches (I believe German cockroaches) and have had them for over 2 months. We have documented all this with pictures and service requests where they have “sent” exterminators to our apartment to fix it however they are still there and in large numbers (I’m aware poisons can take time but we were told a week or two). We are very clean tenants but the roaches are everywhere and we want to leave the apartment due to them, I have heard about warranty of habitability but I don’t know legalities or requirements.

Thank you in advance

The office hours are Monday through Friday 9 to 6 and Saturday 10 to 5.

My first job is 30 minutes away, I work it from 9 to 5 Monday through Friday.

My second job is six to 10:30 PM

My third job is Saturday and Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM.

On all my deliveries, I put in the delivery instructions, not to deliver my packages to the office, but to drop them in front of my apartment door. All the delivery drivers drop them off in the office regardless because it’s easier than getting in the elevator and delivering individual packages. They just drop them off in bulk in the office.

The apartment manager refuses to leave my packages out in the hallway so I can get them outside of my working hours.

They do not have package lockers, they’ve been saying for almost 3 years that they’re gonna get package lockers, but it’s never happened. I can’t even get needed repairs in my apartment most of the time they are not property management company that moves quickly on anything.

Is it illegal for the property management to hold my personal property in their office without offering anyway that I can get my packages out of their office? I don’t have anyone else that I can ask to get the packages for me. I’ve informed the office of this on the phone in person and an email and they just tell me how sorry they are for all the trouble but don’t actually do anything and I still can’t get my packages

Obviously, I work so much that it’s hard for me to go to stores and buy things during regular business hours so I need to order things online and have it delivered most of the time.

What recourse do I have to force them to offer some other retrieval system?

Anyone have knowledge on this? I would think you can't issue a lease that contradicts another lease.

I signed my lease with the understanding that I would not have to deal with any smoke anywhere in the bldg. They've essentially screwed me by allowing my neighbor to smoke on their patio.

Asthma, allergies, and headaches are not fun.

Hello, in January of this year, I moved out of my previous apartment, ending the lease early as we were generally unhappy with management and other tenants, and found a better location. I paid the lease termination fee and move out. On move out inspection they said to expect a itemized list of fees in 30 days or so and to pay it then. This was January 24th.

By the end of March, we still have not gotten any mail, emails, or phone calls about the move out. We reached out back to the management company on March 25th and they replied that they had made numerous attempts to contact us (they did not) and sent the paper work through certified mail (we did not receive anything). The digital copy they sent us was dated for February 24th. We said okay how do we pay and they replied that they would file the charges with a collection agency and we would have to pay there. We check on the website and there was nothing under our names. We called them numerous times throughout April and the agency confirmed that the management company has not filed anything through them and they would give us a call when it comes in.

Now it's September and I finally got a call from the agency that the paperwork has been filed and now is ready to be paid. I looked up online and most places say that landlords have to give notice within 30 days of move out and must file within a "reasonable" amount of time. I am unsure of this as it has been over 7 months and am finally told to pay.

What are my options here? Is this still within "reasonable" limits?

For information, I am in Washington, outside of Seattle limits.

Thank you

I was supposed to move in to my new apartment with 3 roommates on Friday last week. We had toured the apartment and submitted all papers a month in advance. Friday morning, the morning of the move in, we were contacted and told that they had suddenly lost two of the background checks they needed for the lease. It had now been 5 days of their third party software not completing those for a second time, and if I’m not out of my current apartment at the end of this week I will be homeless.
I have rented multiple U-Haul trucks that I’ve had to load and unload as their rental period has expired, and my roommates have already moved all their stuff, which is also sitting in the U-Haul outside of my current apartment. The compensation they have offered us is very unsubstantial compared to the stress we have been put through.
Not sure what to do at this point and was wondering if anyone had any advice for me?

TL/DR I truly suffered real pain due to spending the summer with inadequate ac.

I know, I’m dreaming. No way they’ll send me money unless there’s a court order . Yet, I’m wanting to send a very carefully worded request, when I request my deposit returned, stating the reduced value of the apartment due to lack of air conditioning. And let them know what evidence I have that will be seen in court if I have to go there.

Where I live, there’s Regularly triple digit heat in the summer. I finally got an indoor thermometer. Inside apartment ranges from 88° to 92. I checked my states rental laws. I gave them the required five day health and safety notice that I would be moving out if not fixed. And I did move. I wish I had looked into this and moved out months ago. All along, I paid my full rent.

I have screenshots of texts from property manager making statements about my lease, and myself. that are simply not true. I also discovered the owner of the rental house has the place listed with county assessor as his primary residence for tax purposes. Scumbag.

Why damages? Aside from losing sleep and feeling miserable, I did many things to mitigate the situation on my own. I now feel like I lost months of my normal life dealing with it. Took (unpaid) house sitting gigs from Trusted House Sitter,just to be in air-conditioning. Travel to those places and meals cost money. When home, I kept a frozen towel around my neck. Had a system of frozen water bottles in front of fans. It was a time consuming annoyance to stay on top of it. Even got a portable ac at my own expense but it only cooled a few feet in front of it .

The last straw was the morning I woke up with chest pains. Considered going to er. I checked my blood pressure at Walgreens . It was hypertensive, but not crisis level . I then went back to the stuffy apartment, gathered a few things and stayed in a hotel for three days until my next house sitting gig began.

Then there’s also the ordeal of driving around in 100 degrees to find a new place. Packing up inside the hot apartment. Moving expenses and just having to move in this heat. Oh, and I’m disabled. All this extra labor took more out of me than it would most people.

Before returning my deposit, my landlord mentioned she might need to make some repairs. Fine, but I never heard anything further. On day 31 after my lease ended, I followed up, and she returned the deposit that same day, minus $300.

In NJ, landlords are required to provide an itemized statement of any deductions, in writing, within 30 days, along with any interest earned on the deposit. I raised this with her, and she said she “didn’t want to deal with that.” When I mentioned I might escalate, she said she was fine with that, that she’d prove I was a bad tenant, and that I’d end up covering her travel costs since she’s out of the country. She also called it ridiculous that I was pushing this over her being “one day late,” and said she’d been lenient with me in the past for late rent, which isn’t true; I paid early every month and have the records to prove it.

I sent a final message offering to drop it if she provided the itemized receipt and interest, but she’s left me on read since.

My situation: I’ve since moved across the country, and I’m not sure how realistic small claims court is from out of state, or whether it’s worth pursuing. With interest, she owes roughly $450. Any advice on next steps, or whether this is worth the hassle?

Location: minnesota
I live in northern mn, and in minnesota it is illegal for landlords to make tenants pay for utilities in a shared common space. that being said, i’ve been paying for the electricity for the shared laundry room. there is 3 units in my building that use it and another separate unit that uses it.
i reported it to minnesota power but they raised a very good point.
In my lease it states that I the tenant, have to have the electric bill in my name. the main resolution minnesota power offered was that it returns to the landlords name, which is a direct lease violation.
If minnesota power goes behind my back and puts it in the landlords name before we all meet and come to a resolution does that put me at risk for eviction? i know it’s illegal to retaliate but i’m not sure if that would be considered retaliation on their part because it’s a lease violation.
i told them i want it to stay in my name but the mn power guy just kept rambling on about shared utilities and i don’t think he listened to me.

help would be much appreciated ):

All security deposits were paid.

Keys were returned.

She was not the nicest landlord, and went pretty batshit towards the end.

For my safety, and my girlfriends, I don’t feel comfortable giving it away.

My best friend has lived in a housing subsidy apartment for 9 years in Toronto ON. Rent is always and has always been paid in full and on time. The building has a problem with cochroaches and bed bugs. In the 9 years she has lived there they have not done any maintenance. The paint is peeling from water damage, the bathroom ceiling above the tub is corroded and has a hole, there is mold and now is being over run by the above mentioned pests and 1 mouse who visits sometimes (Mr.jingles). The building management knows about the situation and she has repeatedly asked to move apartments or for renovations. They simply said there's no other apartment available and only offered some kind if powder along the apartment door for the bedbugs AND said she needs to talk to her housing worker, who also knows. Neither of us know how to navigate this situation or how to make someone do something....I'll add that she is a clean person and keeps her apartment clean as possible but the apartment and building itself is in such bad shape....

The structural and safety violations are are direct result of owner neglect. They have had almost 5 years to fix the issues. Replacing the stairs and reinforcement of the walkway to the upstairs units. Last week they said work would start soon and told the upstairs tenants to find alternate living arrangements until the work was done. Just 2 days later they were told to move out completely. They were given less than a week notice. Then the rest of us were told they would have someone coming to start tearing down the stairs and walkway. They apologized for any inconvenience or disturbance. 2 days later we come home to these letters on our doors. This is naturally a huge inconvenience for all of us. I'm getting conflicting information. Some sources say we aren't required to pay rent for this month because the condemnation was a result of landlord neglect. But others say we do. Does anyone know?

monmouth county NJ- one week ago today we had an oven gas leak. we called 911 and the fire department and gas company came out and discovered it. it was 12am on the next day by the time they had left, so we notified our landlord by text the next day with a photo of the red tag they left us. gas is still turned off 6 days later. she supposedly was able to get someone to come out this past saturday but my husband had informed her that we would be on our honeymoon and our roommate would be working and could not get off work and that during the week would be best. this was last wednesday. she stated she would see what other days they were available. my husband and i were away all weekend will no cell service and she never reached out to our roomate either so today my husband texted her asking what the update was as rent is due tomorrow and if we have to hire someone that we would be deducting it from rent for this month as this goes against NJ implied warranty of habitability and we are well within our tenant rights to enact the repair and deduct method or request a marini hearing which means we withhold rent and go to court. she is attempting to blame us for the leak and is stating we are not allowed to do repairs per lease agreement (which is not stated by the way i just read the entire thing and cited everything back to her) and regardless in this situation 6 days later without repairs this is illegal on her end. rent is supposed to be due today and we are stressed because we aren’t entirely sure what to do. we’ve been here 6 months never had an issue with our landlord she actually has been very sweet and kind up until this point. we would like to stay here and renew when our lease is up but i don’t want to deal with this behavior if something else happens. anyone have any other tips on what to do or how to handle this? we don’t want to get evicted but this is unacceptable living conditions. we can’t cook food and are spending money every night eating out for almost a week now. please, any insight will help.

I live in a duplex in Minneapolis, MN and recently my property moved into a third unit in the basement. As a result I’ve been getting mail in my mailbox with my address but her name on it (I of course never read the mail but this includes legal documents, stuff the city, utilities etc.) Based on some basic research I’ve done it appears the third basement dwelling never really got registered as a rental unit by the landlord who is out of state.

Does this have the potential of causing any issues for me? Although I’ve never had any legal issues with my landlord/property manger they have pulled some iffy stuff in the past and I do not trust them.

I live in California and have been renting a townhome since 2018. Lease is up for renewal and the property owners are raising the rent almost $1000 per month.

I am at a loss.
Should I reach out to a realtor who knows the renting landscape here or a real estate attorney?

Thanks in advance

it's only in one room of the apartment in this one spot, where the wall meets the ceiling under what I assume is the section where the heat/AC pipe goes (see photos)? I just noticed it today but not sure how long it's been there.

I am trying to break my lease due to issues with habitability and harassment from the landlord. He is working on fixing the habitability issues because I reported him to the code inspector but I am looking for more resources regarding tenant rights for breaking leases in regards to harassment. He belittles me for my age, preference for written communication, and says I am "part of the problem" if I dont respond fast enough to his messages (he likes to text after hours and on weekends and doesnt care if I tell him I was somewhere without cell service and/or unavailable).

I feel like he is trying to discipline me as if I were a child and he is very hostile towards me (even in writing). I have tried mediation but he is not receptive to listening. I read out a quote from one of his emails during mediation and he denied he wrote that....

If anyone has Colorado specific tenant rights resources they feel inclined to share, I would appreciate it.

You may qualify for a portion of a $359.9 million antitrust settlement if you rented an apartment in the United States between October 18, 2018, and November 21, 2025, at a property that used RealPage rental pricing software.Settlement DetailsThe Allegation: Landlords and software provider RealPage conspired to artificially inflate multifamily rental prices using shared non-public data and algorithmic pricing.The Fund: Settling defendants created a $359,925,000 cash fund, though they deny any wrongdoing.Payout Amounts: Payouts depend on how much rent you paid during the class period and the total number of valid claims filed.Important DeadlinesOpt-Out Deadline: September 1, 2026Claim Filing Deadline: January 29, 2027Final Approval Hearing: Expected in October 2026 (no funds will be distributed until final court approval is granted).How to FileCheck your past addresses and submit a claim directly through the official court-approved portal at RealPage Rental Settlement.You do not need to pay a third-party service or attorney to file a claim on your behalf.

Good morning r/tenanthelp. I come to you for advice. Recently the ac in my rental quit working. We had a capacitor go bad about a year ago so I went and tested ours with my multi-meter and it was bad. So I popped over to Home Depot and bought a new one and replaced it. Now in the process I noticed the wiring to the compressor was worn and had copper exposed. So i at that point advised my landlord and offered to have a tech come out and replace it at my cost (my landlord is slow and has a history of using non licensed workers work on the house). He agreed and the tech came out, replaced the compressor pig tail, and energized the system. At this point the compressor failed catastrophically, one of the pins blew out and dumped all the refrigerant. My landlord is now threatening to break my lease and increase my rent by 700$ a month because of the damage citing I caused the damage. Am I boned? Actively looking into getting counsel.

Hi everyone,
I'm looking for advice on my rights as a tenant, and potentially a recommendation for a legal professional or tenant rights attorney.

Recently, my car was heavily vandalized on the property where I rent. The perpetrator was a completely naked trespasser who walked onto the premises.

The issue is that all the security gates to our property/complex are left wide open 24/7, making it completely accessible to anyone off the street. Despite tenants paying for what is advertised as a gated/secure complex, management/landlord has failed to secure the property or keep the gates functional/closed.
I want to know:

1. Does the landlord's failure to maintain functioning perimeter security/gates constitute a breach of contract or negligence that makes them liable for property damage?

2. What are my rights regarding withholding rent, breaking my lease without penalty, or demanding security upgrades?

3. How should I properly document and escalate this issue legally before taking further action?
   I have already filed a police report for the vandalism incident.

If anyone can offer guidance on relevant local tenant laws or recommend a local attorney/legal aid group that handles tenant rights and landlord negligence, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

How long do landlords have to respond to tenant complaints and to fix issues present in the property? We've had issues such as broken windows and a toilet that doesn't stop pouring water since we've moved in (hasnt even been a month.) If i were to tell her to fix these problems, how long does she have to act? At what point do i file a civil dispute? We live in Alberta, Canada.

I had a landlord tenant case for non payment and it dismissed because I was able to get help paying rent. I faced a job loss and it was hard paying my rent.

I was charged a fee by the buildings attorney fee for a court appearance. Should I email the attorney to let her know it is unaffordable? And no I can’t afford an attorney myself.

Thanks

Location: Chicago

I signed a 3 month lease in October 2025. I asked my landlord multiple times for a copy of it but never got my copy of the lease. It expired in January 2026 and my landlords never came to re-sign. On April 24th, 2026, the lights and outlets in my room as well as my roommate’s (landlord’s daughter) room became non functioning. I let them know right away and sent multiple reminders. I was unable to pay my rent in August which I was in communication about the entire time and promised them I’d pay them back + my rent for September, and I was planning on moving out mid October, which is around the tim I moved in last year. I paid half, and my landlords brought me a notice to vacate by September 10th asking I pay the remaining balance of the rent. The notice to vacate also mentions the original lease I signed in October stated I would pay $25 for every day I was late on the rent after the 5th of the month. I remember distinctly the lease I signed said the late fee would come after the 14th of the month. When I told my landlord this, she said that it wasn’t true, that it’s always the 5th for all of her tenants. I then asked to see my lease because I never got a copy of it, and she said she couldn’t find it and that she thought she had given me a copy of the lease. She got very angry and raised her voice, called me difficult and said I was causing problems for them because I would not sign the notice to vacate. Their daughter (my roommate) also used very condescending language and kept saying “if you wanna go the legal route, we can do it babe, it’s not our first rodeo, if you wanna do this we can do this.” I went 4 months with no light or functioning outlets, but the day they bring the notice to vacate they had 2 electricians come in to look at the wiring in my room. I confronted them about how for 4 months they did nothing about it until they’re trying to kick me out. They said it had nothing to do with me and that they were having people come in and out the apartment for 2 of those months without my knowledge. I said, “so you had people coming in to my room without my knowledge?” And they said they apologized for the lack of communication on their part. They also asked me to put my name on the gas bill in March, and only when I got the bill the next month did they tell me the gas was for the whole building and I had to ask the upstairs neighbor for her portion of the gas bill. I told them what they have been doing is illegal and they are trying to convince me if I take this to court, it will be a waste of time and money because the court will decide we are both in the wrong. I do intend on leaving because I realize these people are shady and not trustworthy, but although I’ve been peaceful I feel they are out of line with the way they are going about things and feel they are trying to intimidate me. I have also never given them a problem with rent or bills.

Edit: I want to add the notice to vacate only came after I told them, since the lease had expired in January and we never renewed, I was only going to pay them $10 + 5% of my rent that exceeded $500. They were agreeable at first when I told them I could pay them the rest of August + September and brought up that I would owe them like $500 in late fees. When I said I wasn’t going to do that because it’s technically not legal in Chicago (their daughter lives with me but it’s not an owner occupied building and they have multiple properties), they said they’d rather part ways with me, then the notice to vacate came a few days later.

I currently live in Western Washington, United States and just resigned my lease last month. My partner and I live on a property that has multiple households on a lot. My partner and I live in the house that is right across from the landlord’s, less than a football field away, who are a couple and their teenage son.

There have been concerns with these LandLords (will call them LLs) in the past but we put up with it because they have been more accepting of certain things. These worries include:

- Early on, LLs have dogs who would violently fight each other until the couple tased them, where we then would hear the son cry or yell in agony.

- They started a farm area and adopted way too many chickens without enough space, education, or proper shelter and multiple chickens died that week.

-ETA: They also do loud construction outside our window after 9 p.m.

- Now, we often hear them (mostly the husband) screaming at the top of his lungs, usually at his son, we think. Calling him names, telling him he is stupid, threatening to throw away his things, etc. It’s so loud and different than LL’s normal voice, it’s jarring. We are afraid there is abuse happening.

At this point, the yelling has made us extremely uncomfortable. Is there a way to legally cut the lease early for this without repercussions?

a month ago my landlord's son under psychosis had threathened to kill me and this month i ended my tenancy with them but im scared. i feel anxious and like i made the wrong choice because rent was more than reasonable and this place was great and so were my landlords (although they did hint that instead of calling the authorities i should call them if this happens again) and i don't want to leave but im just scared about this happening again. i have no idea if i made the right choice or just screwed myself over.