QUESTION
Is safety issue enough to break my lease and find a safer place to live?
Asked on May 29th, 2015 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Utah
More details to this question:
There has been a shooting outside of my apartment and on another day there was a stabbing. A few days later, someone kept pounding on my bedroom window insisting I let them in. I also caught a man going through my car. This all has put a fear for my life and my 2 year old as well. I feel that my safety is in jeopardy.
1 ANSWER
Lisa Hurtado McDonnell
No, that is an issue at time of renting. You need to find a reason that the land lord is responsible for that violates the lease. Maybe you could ask for to install a alarm or get a dog. Or negotiate cancellation of the lease.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2015 at 11:54 AM