Need some quick legal advice

[jcblitz]

I'm moving into my new apartment on Friday, my girl friend and I signed the lease and left a deposit. The next step is to pick up the keys/go over a check list, then move in (Dec 2nd). We only saw the model apartment, not the actual unit we'll be taking. I asked to see it at the time and they said it wasn't ready so they couldn't show it, but it's just like the model.

Well I went up today because the cable guy needed me there to install stuff, and when I went into the unit it was a mess. 100% not acceptable. They have at least a week of work to do and I'm moving in Friday, trucks are rented all ready and everything. The place is gross, the carpet is destroyed, it smells, the cabinets are crooked, the air conditioning units are at least 20 years old, there is old paint everywhere. Every room needs to be sanded/painted, the wall sockets are disgusting, the light switches have shit all over them. If this apartment isn't 100% up to my standards by Friday morning, I'm not moving in.

My question...what legal problems can you see me having if I say "fuck you" to them? Although I did sign a lease, I didn't take possession and I didn't approve the check list. The unit they're giving me is not like the model, the appliances are different and outdated, it smells, and the carpet is ruined. Any help or pointers would be great. Thanks