roaches in apartment

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Question

Country: United States of America State: Florida I moved in a apartment two weeks ago and did not know their is lots of small roaches in the house and they get into the refrigerator and ants in the house, I have a four month baby how can I do to break the lease with no penalty. The problem has been reported and they tried to treat it.

Answer

It is permitted to break the lease if they have failed to comply with the lease and/or there are health or safety concerns--but save all information,evidence etc. in case they dispute the situation and try to take you to small claims court.