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onlyme1984 t1_iu3bbva wrote

NJ Tenant Rights Handbook has a subsection about bedbugs in Chapter 6: Your Right to Safe and Decent Housing

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heethark OP t1_iu3d8b2 wrote

Thank you!! I read this and still didn’t see anything about whether they are required to disclose or not… or if I can break the lease. I’m hoping to find that answer!

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onlyme1984 t1_iu3fowy wrote

Found this Bulletin on DCA website. There’s something called Constructive Eviction which says if landlord is negligent then tenant can’t be held responsible for rent on remainder of the lease…I’m no lawyer and I’m sure this is just a brief explanation but maybe this can help/point you in the right direction.

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heethark OP t1_iu3fzk8 wrote

This is definitely close to what I’m looking for. Thank you so much!!

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onlyme1984 t1_iu3gnmo wrote

Honestly, I would try to get out asap because bedbugs are horrific to deal with and I’d worry about landlord coming after me if/when that happened. Just document what you can regarding the situation to have if needed.

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heethark OP t1_iu3gsny wrote

I’m definitely going to try to get out of here ASAP. I’m thinking I should reach out to a lawyer as well. I feel like they’ve known about the infestation for some time now and put us in harm’s way by not disclosing.

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stephenclarkg t1_iu404hw wrote

Don't listen to this person you can't just leave. a As long as they are trying to treat them its not constructiveeviction.

It's actually less work to treat them in place then move and guarantee you don't take them with you.

Just push them to treat the whole building with pesticides

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onlyme1984 t1_iu3dtt9 wrote

I didn’t read it myself lol..just found it and pasted the link ;)

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