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Question: My daughter is 21 years old...she lives at Visconti on Camel back apartments. There is a very dangerous stalker who has keyed her car, poisoned her dog with break crumbs, harrassed her and other's. He walks around punching himself in face pointing at her. Cops have been called multiple times. She is scared and wants to break lease..only one month. Visconti says "no"... shouldn't they provide proper security? Somebody was murdered there two months ago also? Please help- I need her to leave.

Answer: You may be able to get out of the lease because of unsafe conditions. However, it will difficult. (Arizona Revised Statute § 33-1363 to -1365). Unless, its for domestic violence or you are in the military and get orders to leave, it will be difficult to break the lease. I would advise you to speak with an attorney who is knowledgeable in landlord/tenant law. Another thing I would recommend is getting an injunction against harassment as soon as possible. Use all the police reports and calls for service when you apply for it. You should also use those same police reports and calls for service to help break the lease.