TL;DR
MI resident, $4,600 buyout fee for apt (I'd like the lease broken for free instead because…health)
-I was exposed to secondhand smoke for months in my apartment and despite explaining in written documentation to the landlord that I had a condition that made it hard to breathe with this smoke. Haven't claimed disability for it ever since I manage well OUTSIDE OF MY APARTMENT, but am diagnosed and would be able to prove it.
-My lease states NO SMOKING ALLOWED
-I am a non-smoker and have always been. I don't think that I will need to prove this, but how would I do so if I did have to? I am thinking of ways to test myself and the air, I might go to urgent care tomorrow to gather more evidence since it will likely be in my hair and pee. Probably swabs as well
-All communication was ignored by landlord and I am filing a home insurance claim to recuperate the clothing and items that are damaged and unusable from the secondhand smoke.
-All smoke detectors were illegally removed from inside the main entry. I have documented this and notified the landlord months ago with proof that I did my due diligence. I was met with zero response. I don't know if the landlord removed it to prevent whistleblowers or if other residents are taking advantage of the lack of health and safety concern of our con artist landlord. There are literally 3 year olds on the floor of the smoker and I have lungs that hate extra carcinogens lmao
-I have a free 30 minute consultation with a lawyer, but am interested in hearing what thoughts are. I am thinking that this is also a Fair Housing Act Issue? Since I have a demonstrated medical issue, and signed a non-smoking lease…
Thoughts welcome! I have air purifiers and feel like shit. I have had to open all windows and turn off AC, close vents despite the heat just to live somewhat normally.