lauren pena: in that case sure, they can say she terminated her lease. if she officially sent notice that she wanted to break her lease, then it could stand. if you have a complaint, just like liz, put it in writing. everything. if there's a cost involved and your landlord doesn't respond for tenants like liz, keeping records can make all the difference when dealing with a difficult situation. liz lane: i felt like i've been so reasonable with them, and to be treated like that, i've just never had that problem.> a lot more news coming up -- in the second half hour -- of this special edition of 13 action news -- including-- the danger isn't over yet. millions of people -- in the cross-hairs -- as the storm -- swirls its way up -- the east coast.. plus... an officers actions under fire...after pepper-spraying an elderly woman inside her own home. why police say the actions were justified. and -- don't forget to download the all-new 13-action-news app. it features live streaming -- video- on-demand -- and incredible weather radar. it's free in the app store

attorney lauren pena with the contract. even if you're the victim of a violent crime, there's no nevada law that says a landlord has to release you from your agreement. but there is one exception. lauren pena: someone who's been the victim of domestic violence can terminate a lease. so meadow vista apartments doesn't have to let jennifer out of her lease. but after giving them a call, we learned they changed their mind. management says they're letting jennifer off the hook, but they had no other comment. jennifer says she's surprised. jennifer: i thought they were going to say no. bu their corporate, and corporate said whatever she wants. now it's just a matter of finding a new place. jennifer: i got my boxes. i'm ready to just put things in boxes and go.> so... here's the contact -13- bottom line: before you move into any rental property.... do your homework. crime maps are available on- line.... for neighborhoods across the valley. and... if you're the victim of a crime.... try asking to be moved to a different apartment

attorney lauren pena, with the civil law self help center says, understanding your lease is key. liz didn't know the details of her contract, and management almost charged her 2-grand. lauren pena: in that case sure, they can say she that she wanted to break her lease, then it could stand. if you have a complaint, just like liz, put it in writing. that way you have record of everything. if there's a cost involved and your landlord doesn't respond in a timely manner, then you can warn that you plan to withhold rent, or the cost of a necessary repair. for tenants like liz, keeping records can make all the difference when dealing with a difficult situation. liz lane: i felt like i've been so reasonable with them, and to be treated like that, problem.> dozens of homeowners in southern highlands are filing a lawsuit.. claiming nearby construction is damaging their homes. and now.. we're learning the contractor hired to conduct those blasts specifically told homeowners their houses would be safe v-c-e incorporated sent out a letter assuring homeowners there would not be any damage from

lauren pena: in that case sure, they can say she terminated her lease. if she officially sent notice that she wanted to break her lease, then it could stand. if you have a complaint, just everything. if there's a cost involved and your landlord doesn't respond in a timely manner, then you can warn that you plan to withhold rent, or the cost of a necessary repair. for tenants like liz, keeping records can make all the difference when dealing with a difficult situation. liz lane: i felt like i've been so reasonable with them, and to be treated like that, i've just never had that problem.> in today's now trending -- jackie chan is getting recognized in a big way.. named after him...but you'll be surprised to find out it's not the first time! how many fish named after the 44th president are out there -- straight ahead. martial arts movie legend stories... now trending... chan will be awarded... an honorary academy award. he'll receive it at the academy of motion picture arts and november. the academy says chan is being honored for his "distinctive internatio

so, lauren, we continue to watch the situation, 56th shut down at pena, but we got all those other accidents as well. >> it's a mess out there. joel, thank you. temperatures are nice this morning. some places they're a little bit cool. taking a look at temperatures, 51 in denver, 56 in burlington and for colorado springs and pueblo. in the high country 39 in avon, craig just about freezing at 33. 55 over in grand junction. our weather watcher phil curry reporting 51 degrees for us just east of freangtown. he says crystal clear skies out morning. you can actually see the stars, we've been so cloudy the past couple of days. still some fog out on the eastern plains, not as bad as it has been, but there's still some reduced visibility, from akron, wray, all the way out towards burlington, the rest of us on the clear side. still a few clouds out there, but overall very mellow this morning. we did have a few thunderstorms out on the eastern plains early on. at the bus stop for the kids this morning, temperatures will be in those upper 50s, a nice morning. we'll have more sunshine than the past cou