Just signed lease.. supposed to move in a month. Want to get out of it because of a number of reasons. Management is unbelieveably RUDE dont return or answer calls. Needed help in obtaining a copy of the lease I signed--to turn on Gas (Utility) when i move in. NOTHING.. sheesh. help.. who knows how to break a lease that hasnt even started yet? Lawyers anyone?
2006-08-24 08:03:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
A lease that hasn't started yet but is signed is legally the same as one that has already started.
Sorry!
2006-08-31 10:28:22 · answer #1 · answered by Austinite 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Stalyx,
Here's the skinny. First, you are in New Jersey. Housing laws are different in every state in the U.S.
Most agree that:
1). Have they done anything illegal (other than giving you a copy of the signed lease)? Nope
2). Are they running a substandard housing tract (You've looked, did you see Rats? Open sewer lines? Exposed Wiring ?) ? Nope
3). Are they evicting you because they got a better offer/your race/your marital status/your sexual orientation? Nope
Your best case scenario is to:
1st DOCUMENT everything! (write down when you called, what message you left, whom you spoke to)
2nd Write them a letter stating that you feel that they are lacking in their customer service skills and that you don't feel that they are able to respond to your needs once you are a tenant in possession. Give them a notice that you will not be moving in!
3rd Get a Proof of Mailing, preferably Certified Mail. You need proof that they got a copy of this letter.
4th GET THIS DONE NOW! Do not wait!
5th Be prepared to go to court! You may lose the first month's rent. The landlord will have to prove that they were financially harmed. If you don't move in, this will be harder for them to prove.
6th Make noise! If you have a local consumer helper on the news, try contacting them and see if they will help.
If you can afford it, contact a lawyer. If you can't, there is usually an advocate at your local small claims court -- They can give you limited advise. Contact legal aid. They are always very far behind! Don't wait to do the other things! Legal Aid usually is up to the last minute and by that time, you may have no rights left.
Good Luck to you,
James in San Diego
2006-08-31 22:25:48 · answer #2 · answered by jpr_sd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Middlesex Management
2016-10-02 00:45:08 · answer #3 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CALL 1-800-GOT-BUSH
2006-08-28 14:02:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, sorry
2006-08-27 01:18:07 · answer #5 · answered by ironcityveteran 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋