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I have a leak in my apt ceiling for the second time this year. I'm looking to break my lease.?
In Feb the upstairs apt leaked into my grnd floor apt. living room and utility closet. It took 5 days to get anything done and mold began to grow. I was frustrated but assured that everything would be safe and clean and not happen again. I asked to be moved to a different unit or at the minimum to have a certified mold inspection to ensure I was safe. The refused and said paint would suffice. Last weekend it began to leak again- this time worse. I informed then on Saturday and then I emptied a pail of water for 2 1/2 days until on Monday afternoon they fixed it after again, going to make a physical contact with the office (taking time off work) did they do it. I informed them Monday I was through with the complex and wanted out. They said no. The leak is stopped, however the ceiling and carpet have not been replaced. If the lease says they must fix in 7 days or I can terminate without penalty, do they have to fix the carpet and ceiling by the end of the 7 days or just the leak? I did two mold tests in Feb after the first leak. That's how I got them to paint over it. I am just asking if it's legal to break the lease if the repairs to the ceiling and the carpet are not done withing the 7days. The leak has stopped... for now. So it has been halfway fixed. But the repair to the damaged areas has not. I wondered if the verbage in the lease allows me to break the lease if those repairs were not made.

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Oregon void lease with compensation?
My husband and I (and stepdaughter) leased a home Feb 2010. Two weeks in the roof began leaking (raining) into two bedrooms and closet. I called the property mgt no less than six times for the next two months - each time they came out, "patched" it, only to have the same leaks resume during the next rain. Other issues were toilets leaking, and major mold. I sent a letter, called, and gave a list of complaints (including mold concerns) to the contractor who came out for one of the repairs. He discussed them with the property management and Landlord. They eventually replaced the roof but the mold worsened, along with a disgusting influx of flies coming in from nowhere? The contractor told us that the constant draining of rain has become trapped in the ceilings and floors. I ordered a Certified Mold Inspection - the report came back as "highly elevated" for toxic mold spores - the inspector himself said he had never seen a higher count in his many years as a certfied inspector and said we should get out immediately. The mgt. company said they would replace the walls and ceilings? (more mold displacement - while we live there?) I believe they might have to condemn the house to the extraordinarily high toxicity. My stepdaughter has asthma and I have Lymes, which mold can adversely affect our comprised health. We are staying at a condo rental at $150 per night. My husband remains, as we have two large dogs and are having difficulty finding a new rental that takes dogs. I sent a certified letter to the property management as advised for them to forward to the landlord (a medical doctor no less). I told them as of July 17, we were breaking lease due to the Mold Report and are seeking reimbursement/compensation for all monies paid (1st, last, security), all rent paid from January 22 until July 17, moving expenses, relocation expenses inlcuding charges for interim condo stay, replacement of cleaning of all furniture, clothes, etc. contaminated by mold spore displacement. I recently read I can sue via "void lease" in small claims court and don't need a lawyer. Is there a limit on small claims amount as it's going to be quite costly to the landlord? I haven't heard back from them (sent July 17). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in regards to breaking lease, the following is what I stated in my letter: "As outlined in Chapter 90 Oregon Law: I am seeking fair and just comensation : - Dissolution of lease/contract. Due to health issues I along with my stepdaughter cannot remain on the premises: this letter serves as official notice" I didn't actually "break it" as my husband remains there and we paid July rent. Is it too late for me to file for void of lease? Also, I sent a prior letter on July 1, stating my intent and received nothing back except that they would be coming in to tear down the walls? Thanks again...

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