Full question:
I have a 12 month lease currently in good standing. Since I've been in this apartment I have seen at least 1 mouse a month. There is mice droppings everywhere and I've been told that they carry bacteria and other germs and I have a toddler in the place. I have contacted the landlord and all he did was put down one glue trap that barely has glue on it. Can I breach my lease for pests and the welfare of my child?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Subcategory: Lease Termination
- Date:
- State: District of Columbia
Answer:
It is a matter of interpretation for the courts based on the degree of infestation proven.
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