Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Pennsylvania

can we get out of our lease?
we moved into an apartment about 3 months ago. it was recently redone. it has a stove top built into the counter and an oven built into the wall. neither have worked since we moved in. i keep on smelling gas coming from the stove. there is no shut off valve under them. we've brought it to the attention of the landlord a month and half ago and we still cant use them. we're cooking with a microwave, electric griddle, and a toaster oven. the bathroom sink hasnt worked since we moved in too. i poured drano in it and nothing happened. i told the landlord about it and he poured drano in it too and still nothing. we don't use it because it doesnt drain. it fills up with water that is often times yellow in color and full of hair and other stuff. would we be able to get out of our year lease because nothing is being done to fix this?

Asked on 2/23/08, 4:01 pm

John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

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Re: can we get out of our lease?

First, if you smell gas call the gas company. If there's a real problem they'll red tag it and call the land lord.

Second, communicate all problems to the landlord in writing.

You may not be able to void the lease just yet but time to start building a case to do so.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me. The initial consultation is free.

{John}

Answered on 2/24/08, 2:24 pm

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