Posted by mhk on 2/26/08

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We recently moved in to a home in CA. Prior to even
moving in the landlords agreed in the lease to do general
cleaning, touch up painting, and backyard clean-up; none
of which was done. Within the first few days of moving in
there were several other issues that came up. The
property managers have not been able to get ahold of the
owners to get approval to make some of the repairs. At
some point the home must have been infested with mice b/c
every cupboard I open to clean is covered in mouse
droppings. They did send an exterminator out, and she
sprayed some exanding foam where she thought the mice
might be coming in through the foundation. However, the
side of the home is covered in mouse droppings, as well of
the ones in the kitchen. My questions are 1) Since the
conditions of the lease weren't met (and still haven't
been met 2 weeks later) prior to our moving in, aren't the
landlords in breech of contract? 2)Do we have the right
to move out under CA Civil Code 1442 based on the
landlords violation of Civil Code 1441.1 and Health and
Safety Code 17920.3? I just want my family to live in a
clean safe environment.

Breaking a Lease in CA, 2/26/08, by mhk.

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