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Now unless this move is related to the military, then no, this serves no validity for breaking a lease. You owe the 12 months regardless. If the property is deemed condemned or violates certain housing codes such as mold, decrepit, etc, then yes you have certain rights in that aspect. Talk to you landlord. You might want to look into having someone take over the lease. Although YOU are responsible regardless, at least someone can pay the lease for you. But be careful too. If they skip out on the lease, they are not the ones your landlord will come after. You are.

by Victoria's Secret Revealed

6 months ago

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No, that is not a legal reason to get out of a lease early. As far as subletting it is concerned, you must have permission of the owner of the property to do that. I suggest you talk to the owner and see if he or she is willing to work with you to mitigate your damages.

by Patricia C- 6 months ago

The only statutory reasons to get out of a lease is usually military deployment or if the unit/home has been deem unhabitable. Your best bets are to: 1) appeal to the landlord, maybe negotiate a buyout. 2) sublet if your lease allows. 3) find a replacement tenant.

by reenzz- 6 months ago

Many areas, mine included, allow breaking a lease for a job move if it is more than 50 miles out of the area. Hey, I have never turned anyone down yet that came to me and ask to be released from their lease over a job move so talk to the LL.

by Rebecca- 6 months ago

You need to read your lease and it will tell you for what reasons you can break it. Usually it has a military clause for those folks that have to move and sometimes there is one if your job changes and you have to move over x amount of miles. Subleasing is allowed in some places and in some it isn't. You have to read your lease. We can't tell you what you agreed to. Sometimes managment will work with you and if you can come up with someone to move in and they lose no money. . .you don't lose your deposit or have to pay other fees. Read your lease carefully so you understand what you agreed to and then go talk to managment. Some places will work with you but at least you will know exactly where you stand. You might want to ask your employer if he will pick up the tab for the move. . .including what it costs you to get out of your lease. And you may want to find out if you lose money, if it is tax deductable as a work related non reimbursed expense.

by towanda- 6 months ago

Hi there, Great question, I was considering just skipping out on my lease myself but then I found that there are plenty of people trying to takeover leases online...so some people love the idea of taking over leases but it is good to offer incentives. I used ApartmentLeaseDepot but they are pretty new...I would rather you use that site in combo with craigslist. It will work great.

by Ginevra- 6 months ago

That's not a legal reason to break your lease. I've had many residents come in and break their lease and their company paid for it so check and see if they'll do that for you.

by destinys95- 6 months ago

That is not legal grounds to break your lease and subletting is typically illegal. You have to read you lease and see what you have to pay. There is no way around that. If you do not pay the required fees, then they can sue you and garnish your wages.

by Wildcat- 6 months ago