Our car has been broken into 3 times in the same un lit part of our apartment's parking lot- we usually have

Giz3
Other/Just Looking
Lynnwood, WA

Our car has been broken into 3 times in the same un lit part of our apartment's parking lot- we usually have
no choice but to park there b/c the parking sucks. Can we break our lease b/c of this reoccourance? We are in WA state... the other 2 times the doors were jimmied and this time they smashed the window. cant tell if its a tennant or not and we know of no one that would do this to us!

Answers (2)
David Broggel
Agent
Lynnwood, WA

I think Doug makes a great point, consult with an Attorney, but lighting seems like not only a security issue, but potentially a safety issue as well. Good luck!

Tue Nov 17 2009, 17:48
Douglas Lovitt
Broker
Mill Creek, WA
FIRST ANSWER

Whether you can break your lease or not is really a question for an attorney. However, it sure seems to me that the complex has a responsibilty to provide some security for the complex. Lighting is one of those issues that properties owners have found themselves in court over numerous times. You need to consult an attorney regarding your rights with the lease.

Tue Oct 27 2009, 20:01

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