Possible Mold

[Freebuttafly]

Family became ill and was told to check for mold. Opened lock HVAC closet and found it covered in filth. Landlord came said they find nothing, no leaks so no mold. We found leaks. Letter from Law Office states we can break lease but still no mold. We have pictures and testing for mold now.

 

[army judge]

Family became ill and was told to check for mold. Opened lock HVAC closet and found it covered in filth. Landlord came said they find nothing, no leaks so no mold. We found leaks. Letter from Law Office states we can break lease but still no mold. We have pictures and testing for mold now.

Breaking a lease is very, very difficult.

A letter from a lawyer will not protect you from the landlord filing a lawsuit against you for breaking the lease.

There is a very formalized, and quite rigid method to attempt to break a lease.

Here are some suggestions as to how its done in your state, Alabama.

I suggest you acquaint yourself with your lease.

I suggest you become familiar with the legal process in your state to TRY and break a lease.

Note the use of the word "TRY".

You might wish to speak with the landlord and try to craft a compromise, such as offering to BUY your way out of the lease.

As you will soon find out, breaking a lease isn't easy, and rarely comes without a hefty price.

In the future, inspect everything before signing a lease.

Due diligence is your best protection to avoid finding yourselves in this difficult situation.


http://www.alabamalegalhelp.org/resource/ending-your-lease-and-moving-out?ref=x8SOK

http://www.ehow.com/how_7348419_break-apartment-lease-alabama.html

http://blog.laborlawtalk.com/2007/12/05/breaking-a-lease-in-alabama/

http://www.limestonesheriff.com/FAQ/rent handbook.pdf

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/how-to-break-a-lease-and-stay-creditworthy.aspx