What is the first step to break a lease due to scorpion infestation?

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What is the first step to break a lease due to scorpion infestation?

I signed a year lease. The lease contains an article stating that I acknowledge that pests, including scorpions exist in NV. I have killed 300 bark scorpions in less than 6 months. I have had pest control here since Imoved in, and was not aware of how dangerous these beasts are. I told the landlord 2 months ago that I had encountered/killed 240 scorpions. She said she had seen scorpions when she lived here but never that many. I can’t take it anymore.

Asked on December 17, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Nevada

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If you have finally come to a situation whre you cannot handle the scorpion issue with the rental that you have at your rental, you need to speak with your landlord about it to see what can be done. The problem that I see is that before you entered into the lease, your landlord warned you beforehand about the scorpion issue.

You then entered into the lease knowing about the scorpion problem that you are writing about. Perhaps speaking with the landlord about a way to resolve the scorpion infestation with a better pest control company.

From what you have written, it seems that you are obligated under the lease for its duration. Perhaps you might consider consulting with a landlord tenant attorney further about your situation.


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