How Can I Legally Break My Lease Agreement?
If you find yourself in a lease that you no longer want to honor, there may be steps you can take to legally break the agreement. Most states spell out the steps required to break a lease agreement, and it is especially easy to do if there are issues with the property you are occupying. By simply notifying the landlord of the health or safety issues with the property and giving adequate time to correct the problem, you may be able to get out of your lease with few legal ramifications. Review your lease. In most leases, there is a provision regarding breaking the lease. It may require that you pay a fee or meet certain requirements, but this is the first place to look for guidance on legally breaking your agreement. Look at the laws in your state regarding tenants and landlords. Even if your lease does not spell out the criteria to legally break your lease, your state law will have specific conditions that may provide the grounds you are looking for. These typically include circumstance
