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My neighbor assaulted me and was convicted. My apartment manager will not evict him even though it says they will in the leasing contract (Crime Free Addendum). They say that I can move into another apartment but that I have to pay a bunch of money to do it. They told me that no other apartments are available anyway. My question is: If the contract says that they will evict someone for a crime, can I break my lease if they don't, so that I can protect myself from being assaulted again?
Nicole,
I wont be much help on this question as it is a civil issue ( contract, landlord-tenant) and not criminal. My advise would be to schedule some time with a local attorney to discuss the issue. Take along your copy of the lease agreement.
Sorry i can't be more help
robin
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Robin Sexton
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Questions dealing with Police and investigative procedures, criminal investigation for all classifications of crimes, Interview and interrogation techniques, crime scene procedure. Police techniques and procedures. Can not answer specific questions about specific cases.
Experience
Member of the Michigan State Police for over 30 years. Over 20 years as a Detective. Conducted numerous investigations from Homicide to dog bite. Internal investigations. Investigations in prison enviorment. Majority of career has been spent in rural areas of Michigan
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science degree. Long list of professional training
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