Where can I find a lawyer who assists with apartment issues? -

I have been living in an apartment complex since march and my lease isn t up until Feb.2008 but it s been one problem after another. Things breaking or no hot water are the main problems and the complex takes their sweet time to fix them. I need help getting out of this lease.

I was a property manager in Ohio for over 4 years of a large apartment complex. Before looking for an attorney, you may be better off contacting your local Fair Housing Board (phone book). They often have free services and advice to renters. Depending on the state you live in, will depend on what steps you will need to follow in order to get out of your lease. Do not just leave, this will damage your credit, may occur court costs, etc. Follow the steps of what is given to you. Also document when you put in the service requests, how long it took them to fix the problem (ohio has 30 days to correct), etc. You will also need to provide a copy of your lease for either an attorney or the Fair Housing Board to reveiw. Good luck

u don t need a lawyer just yet. u need to contact the compay express ur concerns and desire to terminate ur lease early. they might be willing to do it if u become enough of a nussiance.

even w/ an attorney, your gonna have to do some leg-work yourself........... you have to start w/ a verbal notice, then written, mailed, proof they recieved it, then you have to give them reasonable time to repair......... if you want to spend your money more wisely, go buy a copy of Tenants Rights for your state. Easy language, step by step, cheaper than an attorney, and you know whats going on all the time, no waiting on the attorney..........