- Jurisdiction
- Texas
Hello,
I was on a 13 month lease with my apartment from April 13 2019 until May 12 2020. Because of the pandemic, I could not move out and requested a 3 month lease.
I signed a 3 month lease from May 16 2020 until August 12 2020 for 908/month + utilities.
The dishwasher was not draining, the sink was leaking. Because the sink was leaking, I could not do the dishes and there were a million fruit flies. Even after submitting 3 service requests to fix the dishwasher,sink and pest control, no one came to address the issue. Almost every week there were renovations going on and I had to vacate the place because of the unlivable condition. I moved out on July 13 2020 and I had already paid rent of $1023 for the whole month of July.
Now, I get a letter asking for $430 for rent from August 1st - 13th ( because I submitted the 60 day notice 1 day late, they are taking money for August 13th as well). If I fail to pay, it is written that they will forward it to the collection company.
Even though I have lost money for the month of July, I do not want to pay the $430 for the month of August.
The apartment management is inconsiderate and unprofessional in replying to emails and on call, so knowing that, I know they will not agree to waive off the August 2020 rent.
Is there a way I can avoid the charges?
Please help.
Thank you.
I was on a 13 month lease with my apartment from April 13 2019 until May 12 2020. Because of the pandemic, I could not move out and requested a 3 month lease.
I signed a 3 month lease from May 16 2020 until August 12 2020 for 908/month + utilities.
The dishwasher was not draining, the sink was leaking. Because the sink was leaking, I could not do the dishes and there were a million fruit flies. Even after submitting 3 service requests to fix the dishwasher,sink and pest control, no one came to address the issue. Almost every week there were renovations going on and I had to vacate the place because of the unlivable condition. I moved out on July 13 2020 and I had already paid rent of $1023 for the whole month of July.
Now, I get a letter asking for $430 for rent from August 1st - 13th ( because I submitted the 60 day notice 1 day late, they are taking money for August 13th as well). If I fail to pay, it is written that they will forward it to the collection company.
Even though I have lost money for the month of July, I do not want to pay the $430 for the month of August.
The apartment management is inconsiderate and unprofessional in replying to emails and on call, so knowing that, I know they will not agree to waive off the August 2020 rent.
Is there a way I can avoid the charges?
Please help.
Thank you.
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