Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia

I moved into my current apartment in September 2013 and began having health problems in October of 2013. Recently, after over 15 visits to different doctors, including having an MRI and upper endoscopy, I saw an allergist who indicated I am allergic to several things, including insects/reptiles. Shortly after, a online search showed the prior resident with various reptiles in my unit, including turtles, iguanas and baby alligators. This is a pet free community. I have developed asthma because of these allergy attacks and have ongoing breathing concerns. Do I have a legitimate case against my landlord for negligence? This was brought to the attention of corporate management and I was offered nothing except an early lease termination.

Asked on 7/23/14, 3:51 pm

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Given the facts you've described, I think that you'd be well advised to take

what the management has offered you, i.e., early lease termination without

penalty and forget all about pursuing claims of negligence which would

likely fail (in my opinion).

Answered on 7/23/14, 8:38 pm

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