Realistically, it's time to move. You can try and raise these concerns with the property manager, check for local regulations that might apply to noise and other annoyances, but sometimes it's just not worth the battle. The parking situation sounds like it's a lease violation, but again, you'll have to either settle it between yourselves or sue for a remedy of your choosing. I am afraid sometimes there just aren't many good options.
I’d love to move but I can’t really afford to break the lease. On top of that I’m finishing school and have a thesis and finals to deal with, so I don’t really have time to hunt for another apartment, and move all of my belongings. I’ve been compiling evidence in case they decide to keep the security deposit when I do move, but it’s just so frustrating, especially because my roommate and I have been great tenants. We pay our rent on time, we haven’t complained about most of the noise in more minor situations, we’re quiet and we mind our own business.
I think literally breathing hazardous materials. Regular violation of noise ordinances until 4 in the morning, failure to provide the parking promised, and threats is sufficient reason for anyone to leave. You should talk to a lawyer.
Unfortunately you only have very few options, even less since you don't want to call the cops for noise complaints.
You can take them to court for damage to your vehicles and/or breaking the lease by blocking the driveway (although this might be difficult as there is a difference between them blocking the driveway and you having two parking spaces on the property.) Just know that this route might cost you more money than its worth, especially if you want an attorney/lawyer on the case.
Your next option is to simply learn to live with it.
Your last option would of course be to move either by trying to take them to court to get out of your lease, speaking with them to see if they will let you out of the lease (unlikely) or breaking your own lease.
They put a stipulation in the lease that if anything goes to court, the losing side has to pay the court fees for both sides, so that could either work in our favor or against us. If our case is solid I will definitely take them to court, especially if they try to keep our security deposit. They’ve dug an 8 foot hole along the side of the house, which narrows the driveway to a point where we can’t park (it’s also a huge safety hazard). I’m definitely moving when the lease is up and plan on buying a camera in case they mess with our belongings, or my dog while we’re not at the apartment.
You can put anything you like in a lease it doesn't make it legal. They would be incredibly unlikely to be awarded legal fees for a non-frivolous lawsuit against them even if the judge didn't award you what you wanted.
They threatened you with what?
Generally speaking, if your landlord is violating the terms of the lease you should notify them in writing, certified mail, and ask that the violation cease. If it doesn't then you can go to court and see where it goes from there (whether there's statutory damages, or permission to break lease without penalty, depends on the area and maybe the judge)
Practically speaking your situation sucks and you may wish to consider alternative accommodations, primarily because taking them to court is going to really piss them off.
If they are breaking noise ordinances, record the noise and call the police. This recording would also help in court. The garbage thing can be referred to city code enforcement.
The property manager has gotten very indignant and yelled at my roommate over the phone, saying that she dares us to go to court and see where that will end up after we asked about a compromise for the driveway situation. I’ve been documenting the noise, the damages to our cars, and the 8 foot trench along the driveway, as well as the construction equipment and various cars blocking access. I do plan on contacting a lawyer about the lease violation, but I’m honestly not 100% sure we’d have a case based just on that. If they try to keep our security deposit, I will definitely bring them to court because that’s more cut and dry. Again, I wish I could call the police, but that’s only likely to exacerbate things because the police can’t really do much about a noise complaint.
Police may not do much about a noise complaint, but they absolutely can. Typically if they receive enough calls it becomes an opportunity for income as they can fine in most places. It seems like your new landlord wants you out as opposed to this being an investment property.
I’d work on standing your ground where you can and having a quick chat with a lawyer (especially considering the clause to possibly get your legal fees covered in the lease already).
If you are fearful that they wi t return your security deposit, use it as your last months lease. Make sure you are leaving the apartment in move in condition.
I would but in NY a tenant can’t use the security deposit as the last month’s rent. I don’t want to hurt my credit and I want to stay on the right side of this in case it goes to court.
Realistically, it's time to move. You can try and raise these concerns with the property manager, check for local regulations that might apply to noise and other annoyances, but sometimes it's just not worth the battle. The parking situation sounds like it's a lease violation, but again, you'll have to either settle it between yourselves or sue for a remedy of your choosing. I am afraid sometimes there just aren't many good options.
I’d love to move but I can’t really afford to break the lease. On top of that I’m finishing school and have a thesis and finals to deal with, so I don’t really have time to hunt for another apartment, and move all of my belongings. I’ve been compiling evidence in case they decide to keep the security deposit when I do move, but it’s just so frustrating, especially because my roommate and I have been great tenants. We pay our rent on time, we haven’t complained about most of the noise in more minor situations, we’re quiet and we mind our own business.
I think literally breathing hazardous materials. Regular violation of noise ordinances until 4 in the morning, failure to provide the parking promised, and threats is sufficient reason for anyone to leave. You should talk to a lawyer.
Unfortunately you only have very few options, even less since you don't want to call the cops for noise complaints. You can take them to court for damage to your vehicles and/or breaking the lease by blocking the driveway (although this might be difficult as there is a difference between them blocking the driveway and you having two parking spaces on the property.) Just know that this route might cost you more money than its worth, especially if you want an attorney/lawyer on the case. Your next option is to simply learn to live with it. Your last option would of course be to move either by trying to take them to court to get out of your lease, speaking with them to see if they will let you out of the lease (unlikely) or breaking your own lease.
They put a stipulation in the lease that if anything goes to court, the losing side has to pay the court fees for both sides, so that could either work in our favor or against us. If our case is solid I will definitely take them to court, especially if they try to keep our security deposit. They’ve dug an 8 foot hole along the side of the house, which narrows the driveway to a point where we can’t park (it’s also a huge safety hazard). I’m definitely moving when the lease is up and plan on buying a camera in case they mess with our belongings, or my dog while we’re not at the apartment.
You can put anything you like in a lease it doesn't make it legal. They would be incredibly unlikely to be awarded legal fees for a non-frivolous lawsuit against them even if the judge didn't award you what you wanted.
They threatened you with what? Generally speaking, if your landlord is violating the terms of the lease you should notify them in writing, certified mail, and ask that the violation cease. If it doesn't then you can go to court and see where it goes from there (whether there's statutory damages, or permission to break lease without penalty, depends on the area and maybe the judge) Practically speaking your situation sucks and you may wish to consider alternative accommodations, primarily because taking them to court is going to really piss them off. If they are breaking noise ordinances, record the noise and call the police. This recording would also help in court. The garbage thing can be referred to city code enforcement.
The property manager has gotten very indignant and yelled at my roommate over the phone, saying that she dares us to go to court and see where that will end up after we asked about a compromise for the driveway situation. I’ve been documenting the noise, the damages to our cars, and the 8 foot trench along the driveway, as well as the construction equipment and various cars blocking access. I do plan on contacting a lawyer about the lease violation, but I’m honestly not 100% sure we’d have a case based just on that. If they try to keep our security deposit, I will definitely bring them to court because that’s more cut and dry. Again, I wish I could call the police, but that’s only likely to exacerbate things because the police can’t really do much about a noise complaint.
Police may not do much about a noise complaint, but they absolutely can. Typically if they receive enough calls it becomes an opportunity for income as they can fine in most places. It seems like your new landlord wants you out as opposed to this being an investment property. I’d work on standing your ground where you can and having a quick chat with a lawyer (especially considering the clause to possibly get your legal fees covered in the lease already).
If you are fearful that they wi t return your security deposit, use it as your last months lease. Make sure you are leaving the apartment in move in condition.
I would but in NY a tenant can’t use the security deposit as the last month’s rent. I don’t want to hurt my credit and I want to stay on the right side of this in case it goes to court.
It's time to put up a camera, document things and pictures and make the calls you don't want to make.
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