Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Kansas

My apartment complex is subjectifying me and my wife along with my 6month old child to a rat infestied home, we come to find out that their are several other people with the same issue, we also come to find out their are city viloations against this aprt regarding this issue, they have left several garbage dumps from waste managment from 6 months ago and has not fixed the issue because they state they keep changing management and it wasnt their issue, we as a group are upset and afraid of our health and some like myself our children, we want to know what we as a group or if a idividual would like to leave with no break of lease if their are options


Asked on 12/03/09, 1:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sean Santoro Santoro Law Office

Kansas rental properties must conform to state law and local codes. Vermin infestation is a violation of these codes. You should continue to file violation reports. State contract law allows a tenant to quit possession of a leasehold that a landlord has allowed to remain vermin infested. Be certain to document the conditions with photos, reports, invoices, etc. If the landlord fails to return your deposit, or sues you for rent or damages, you have the right to appear in court and tell your side of the story.

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Answered on 12/08/09, 4:15 pm


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