Should I tell landlord about mice?

When discovering mice in your rental it’s best to contact the landlord right away. It’s their responsibility to get rid of any pests. The landlord must do everything they need to get rid of mice. If pest controllers require tenants to leave the premises they might be responsible for covering temporary accommodation.

Are mice landlord or tenant responsibility?

If a property is infested with vermin before a tenant moves in or the property has structural defects that allow rodents to gain access, it is the landlord’s responsibility to deal with the problem.

Can a tenant terminate a lease due to a mouse problem?

No, but a tenant can terminate a lease early because the landlord failed to cure a material violation of the lease after due notice was given, which would include the presence of mice, or “vermin” in the leased premises.

Who is responsible for mice in a rental property?

Your Responsibility as a Renter. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule. As a tenant, you also have responsibilities. It’s very possible that your contract or lease says you can be held accountable for infestations, including mice, in the event you fail to keep your property sanitary.

What happens if a tenant wants to break the lease early?

So your tenant wants to break the lease early. Now what? They signed a legal document that binds them to the terms, including to pay rent through the move-out date you, the landlord, specified. However, as much as the lease serves to protect the landlord, there are laws are in place to protect tenants when they want out.

Can I Break my lease due to pests in my apartment?

If the pests still persist even when the issue has been reported multiple times, then you have enough reason to break your lease due to the health hazard that it poses. However, you must keep written proof that the landlord was informed and given enough time to provide a solution.