Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

i have roaches in a townhouse i have just rented on the 21st of this month and have been told by a pest service that the problem is too far gone to be able to fix i have three children ages ranging from 9-2 and am wondering if i have grounds to break my lease as the landlord doesn't seem to want to speak to me right now Please respond asap thank you


Asked on 9/25/09, 6:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Do you have sufficient grounds for claiming what the law terms a "constructive eviction" based upon a roach infestation which would allow you to terminate your lease unilaterally without penalty?

In my opinion, probably, you do not.

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Answered on 9/30/09, 8:15 pm


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