Tenant Can Cancel Lease Over Hidden Noisy Neighbors
A tenant can terminate a rental agreement and demand a refund if the landlord concealed known issues like noisy neighbors that disrupt normal living, according to a legal expert.
Consensus
- A tenant has the right to terminate a rental agreement early if the landlord concealed information about noisy neighbors.
- The landlord's failure to disclose known issues that disrupt normal living constitutes a material breach of the rental agreement.
- The tenant may be entitled to a refund of paid funds, including agency commissions.
- If the landlord was unaware of the issue or the neighbors moved in after the contract was signed, the landlord is not at fault.
- The presence of noisy neighbors that interfere with peaceful living is considered a significant factor in determining habitability.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Tenant may terminate contract if landlord concealed noisy neighbors — lawyer — РИАМО
- Can housing rental be terminated due to noisy neighbors: expert clarification — Вести