does anyone know the laws for breaking a lease. my husband recently got a promotion and we need to relocate to a different city. what happens in a situation like that with the one year lease? march 1st is when our lease is up.
2006-10-11 06:58:34 · 5 answers · asked by just wondering 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Of course, you need to read your lease and look for any "relocation clause" that will provide the terms of an early lease termination. Your husband should also check with the HR department in his company. Many companies have policies and plans to help people in your situation. Sometimes they will "buy out" the lease for you as part of an employee relocation.
It is always wise to understand the terms of a lease before you sign it. Make sure you understand the "early lease termination" policy of your landlord if you choose to lease in your new location.
Good luck with your move.
2006-10-15 05:44:30 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
As written before, check your lease.
Also talk to your landlord.
I was in a lease as well, but after talking with the landlord, she said that if I can find someone to live in my apartment, that she would be willing to end my lease, and start a new one for the new tenant. If I couldn't find a tenant by the time I wanted to leave, either I stayed or I paid the rest due.
(I did end up finding someone interested living in the apartment and all went great!)
2006-10-11 07:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by momathomewith2boys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is due to relocating, your husband's company should submit a letter to the management company on letterhead stating such transfer/promotion. The majority of management companies will break the lease without any penalty. Congrats and good luck!
2006-10-11 07:07:42 · answer #3 · answered by Tangled Web 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First step is to ...........
you guessed it.......
Read your lease.
Next, go to you state's website and search on Renter's rights.
I just broke my lease in Delaware for a similar situation. All the landlord required was a letter on company letterhead stating that the company has moved my work location, signed by my supervisor with the supervisor's phone number. I expect to get 100% of my deposit back.
2006-10-11 07:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by lunatic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, try talking to your Landlord, let them know your situation, and they might let you out of it. Otherwise, most likely you'll still have to pay rent up until March 1st.
2006-10-11 07:01:11 · answer #5 · answered by Dasiavuu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋