Q: living with a roommate that is violent with anger issues and plays music in a very high volume 24/7 and broke the fire
broke the fire alarm from a punch in the wall. is there any chance I could just leave before the contract end? I live in Orlando Florida and my contract ends in the end of july
A: By "contract", I assume you mean a lease, but it's unclear from your inquiry whether your landlord is the roommate or someone else. Either way, there is a procedure under Fla. Statutes Section 83.51 for a written 7-day "cure" notice giving the landlord 7 days to comply with material provisions of the rental agreement, as well as to comply with building, housing, and health codes (which may include a fire alarm requirement). Some leases include a provision for maintaining peace and quiet. If you are legally able to use that procedure, you must give such notice, and if there isn't compliance within 7 days, you then may immediately vacate and terminate the lease without penalty. If there is compliance, you may not terminate. You would need to consult a landlord-tenant attorney in your area to determine if the 7-day notice procedure can be used in your situation.
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