Is it true that if your job transfers you more than 150 miles away that any apartment lease would be void?

Question

This is the problem. My husband job is moving him out of state and the apartment complex (in Florida by the way) wants 60 days notice and two months rent to get us out of the lease. But I have heard that, by law, if it is a situation where you job is moving you over 150 miles, that the lease is void and you are free to move without any penalty. Does anyone know if this is true in Florida or where I could find out more information on the issue?

Answer 1

Here is a summary of Florida's landlord / tennant law:

http://www.800helpfla.com/landlord_text.html

It doesn't say anything about changing jobs.

It's much easier to read than a lease, and a lease can't say anything that contradicts it.

Answer 2

No,you signed a lease -you will have to pay for the remainder of the lease. If you are on a friendly basis with the landlord try talking to them about your problem. If it's a local owner and they understand your situation they may let you out of the lease. If you are leasing thru a rental company they will never let you out of your lease. You should also talk to your company and tell them what is happening with your lease. They might consider helping out. Do you make enough money with them that if would profit you to move ? (especially if you can't get out of your lease). Maybe your best bet is to try and find a new job in your area and don't default on your present lease.Good luck

Answer 3

A lease is a lease is a lease. It's a legal contract. If you break it, you owe. Usually there is just a penalty but in smoe cases you'r eon the hook for the entire year. But you can probably talk to your landlord and explain your situation and negotiate your way out of your lease while helping to find a new tenant. They can only charge you for remaining months on the lease if the property remains unoccupied.

Answer 4

Although I can't say for sure in Florida, that is not the case in any state I've ever lived. And I work with contracts and leases, and I've never heard of anything like this.

Normally, your lease is your lease. Whatever you have in writing is the deal, and whatever isn't in writing isn't part of the deal.

But there has to be some tenant-rights agency somewhere down there.

Answer 5

it depends if there's a clause in the lease contract. EX: Military folks are warned to get a specific clause called the "PCS/TDY clause" or "Military clause" which allows the breaking of a lease due to orders to move.
Now, if your lease has expired (most are in 1 year increments), then you're free to move on with no penalties to the security deposit.

Answer 6

I've heard of that, but it is within the first 30 days of your lease. Check your lease.

83.03 Termination of tenancy at will; length of notice.--A tenancy at will may be terminated by either party giving notice as follows:

(1) Where the tenancy is from year to year, by giving not less than 3 months' notice prior to the end of any annual period;

(2) Where the tenancy is from quarter to quarter, by giving not less than 45 days' notice prior to the end of any quarter;

(3) Where the tenancy is from month to month, by giving not less than 15 days' notice prior to the end of any monthly period; and

(4) Where the tenancy is from week to week, by giving not less than 7 days' notice prior to the end of any weekly period.

Answer 7

this is a mandatory exeption to lease agreements with military personel.

never heard of civilians getting away with it but if you ask nicely they might see it your way.

try contacting the fair housing authority or a real estate liar (i mean lawyer)

Answer 8

read your lease agreement--its all in there in little bitty tiny small print. Most likely, its not true and they will want you to buy out your lease.

Answer 9

This is not true. You will have to forfeit your deposit, or some other penalty. Read your lease, it will tell you.

Answer 10

There is no way that can be true.