Baltimore, MD asked in Landlord - Tenant for Maryland

Q: Looking to break a lease after multiple attempts to have rental fixed and continuous rodent issue, is it doable ?

Rodent problem even after exterminator came out 3 times. 3 water leaks from the AC unit. And much more.

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J. D. A.
J. D. A.
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  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • Licensed in Maryland

A: You might consider filing a rent escrow action in the local district court. One of the possible remedies the court could order is early termination of the lease. But you have to show that the apartment/house is uninhabitable- or a threat to your health/safety. It would at least get the landlord's attention. You can do this without a lawyer's assistance- but you should be prepared to prove your case with evidence (pictures, correspondence with landlord, testimony, etc.) Another option might be to call the county code enforcement office.

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