Bed bugs tenant wants to break lease agreement

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RentalNovice asked 3 years ago

Tenant has recently signed an agreement that is for 6 months with no break clause. Unfortunately upon moving in it was found that there were bed bugs and I’ve instructed for a pest control company to rectify.

The tenant however has informed me that they want to terminate the agreement because of the bed bugs. I don’t believe they have any legal standing to do so, but reaching out for any guidance?

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Marc Attwater Staff answered 3 years ago

Hi simon sadly no clear guide here on this subject. I would lean slightly towards the landlord afforded the opportuinity to have the chances to fix this. Ultimately the matter would rest with the judge on the day should it go that far.

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