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  • Jul 20, 2007, 12:44 PM
    meghan0409
    Landlord didn't disclose drug activity
    I had been living in my rented home for about 5 months when neighbors told me that there had been a murder there two or three years earlier. Apparently, a past tenant was dealing drugs out of the home and was murdered (in the home) due to this. This information was not disclosed to me before moving in and I feel uncomfortable living somewhere known for drug activity. Do I have a leg to stand on as far as terminating the lease? Thank you!
  • Jul 20, 2007, 12:55 PM
    ScottGem
    Nope. How does something that happened 2-3 years ago affect you?
  • Jul 20, 2007, 12:59 PM
    Emland
    The landlord is under no obligation to disclose the previous renter's information. He could probably be sued by the former tenant's family if he did.

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