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Roach Infestation In Unit - Do I Have Grounds To Break Lease?

Location: SF, California

I recently moved into a new apartment in California. I signed a year long lease and at the time of the walk through as well as the lease signing no roach infestation was disclosed or mentioned. After I moved in, I realized (due to repeatedly seeing roaches in my kitchen and around my apartment days in a row) that there was an infestation in my apartment and likely the building.

It'll be one month since Ive signed the lease in four days. I dont want to move again. I absolutely abhor moving and will likely have to temporarily move in with my parents if Im able to break this lease - but pest control is only once a month for this building and the roaches keep getting worse. (Yes I've been taking steps to deal with the roaches. Theyre nesting in the brand new fridge that got delivered literally three days ago)

I scanned through my lease and it mentioned that I wasn't allowed to sublet to a new tennant, and I didnt see any clauses about breaking the lease earlier. However, Im pretty sure that Ive read about tenants being able to break leases within a certain time frame due to undisclosed information.

So do I have any grounds to break this lease early? Is my best bet to negotiate with the landlord? Or should I just tough out my new roommates for a year.

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Roach Infestation In Unit - Do I Have Grounds To Break Lease?

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