How Do You Legally Break A Rental Lease?
There are a variety of reasons why people break rental leases every year. Some common reasons include abrupt relocations, purchasing a home, getting a pet in a pet-free rental and, in a number of cases, because the tenant is unhappy with current conditions. Landlords understand this and have made it possible for their renters to legally break their rental agreement. Though you may need to shell out some cash, doing it the legal way will prevent negative marks from appearing on your renting reputation. Locate your rental agreement. If you cannot find it, contact your landlord and request a copy. Review the rental agreement as thoroughly as possible, examining it for loopholes that allow you to break the agreement. Some loopholes include unsafe conditions within the apartment that you were unaware of (e.g., lead paint) and ongoing problems that you’ve already notified your landlord about. Look for the portion of the contract that deals with breaking your lease. In many cases, there are s
