Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas
No repairs
Initially, we noted all problems with our apartment complex on the move in inventory. Nothing was repaired within our first month here.
Recently, more issues have evolved, including having feces come into our bath tubs (one while my son was inside it), and still no repair. We have given written notice, the notice was signed and dated, and it has been longer than 7 days with no recourse.
We have samples of the water with feces in it, and we have not been able to use those tubs since then. (We don't feel comfortable using them without them being treated.)
Also, we are current with our rent payments.
What should/ can we do legally? Can we break our lease?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: No repairs
Yes, but be prepared to have to sue to enforce. I have yet to see a landlord honor a lawfully terminated lease. Send your notice certified mail return receipt requested, pay rent for the time you are there, give notice of your forwarding address and take detailed pictures of the apartment to show you left it in good condition. They will send you a deposit accounting claiming you have broken the lease and that you owe a bunch of money. That is when you want to sue.
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