landlord liability when tenant hears/sees gunshots

[James Wiltz]

Hi Guys and Gals,

How would the other landlords handle a 24 month tenants who just a few months into the lease emailed you saying they want to brake the lease as they longer feel safe at the property. Allegedly they saw violence next door and also had a gun pointed at them.  No police report was filed and it didn’t happen on our property; and apparently this happened weeks ago although it’s the first time it was brought to our attention. 

I’m curious how the community of fair landlords would handle this potential liability. 

Thanks BP