Can you break a lease and not be charged if....?

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I have a relative that has been living in her apartment complex for almost a year now. Within that year she has had her car almost stolen once and she had to fit the bill to pay to get it fixed because they broke her ignition or the part where your key goes. Basically her car wouldn't start. Then all the tenets get numerous notes on their doors telling them to not leave belongings in their cars to prevent burglary, or she gets mugshot pictures saying, "if you see this person please contact 222-TIPS" But they don't tell you what they did. The most recent was a man who sexually assaulted a 16 yr old after she got off the bus. He pushed her in her apartment & raped her. This morning she woke up and they busted her window and the car next to her. The stole her babies car seat. She is a single mom with a 9 yr old and a 5 year old. There is no way she could defend herself, she is very small and always has her eyes on the kids. Can she break her lease for fear of safety? If it helps we live in Houston Texas. I know laws are different in most states states.

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What you've described is not unique to people who live in apartments. People who live in houses in good and bad neighborhoods have their cars stolen or broken into. They are also the victims of violent crimes. No matter where you live it is unwise to leave items in your car someone would want to steal. From what you've posted this criminal activity seems to come from people outside of the apartment complex. This is not the property owner's problem. Your relative would have a better position if people who live in the apartment complex did these things and the apartment owner took no steps to get rid of these tenants. If your relative is really in fear for her safety then she needs to move and pay up what it is owed. Is her well being worth the cost of a lease?

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