I live in IL and I accepted a job out of state so I will need to break my lease. with all the legal jargon, I cannot understand if it says I will be penalized. It says cannot sublet, so I have no idea! The management is horrible, and it has a high crime rate so I doubt I can find someone to sublet. There is an extended lease, but I did not have to sign it... I only had to sign the normal lease. So I do not understand,... is there a way I can break the lease due to an out of state move?
2006-10-12 17:13:41 · 12 answers · asked by ? 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
you can do this one of two ways. i've done both. one, have a party and have the landlord ask you to leave by giving you a 5 day notice (this can sometimes cause other problems.) #2 hold your rent. make sure you have it tho. when you get the 5 day notice, pay the rent and then move before the end of the 5 days. and DO NOT LOOSE THE 5 DAY NOTICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if the landlord trys to take you to court for moving before the end of the lease, you have the notice. he asked you to move and you did. it works!!! good luck.
2006-10-12 17:21:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must give the landlord at least 60 days notice for most standard leases. What I would do is go to legal aid or some low cost legal center and let them look over the lease. Let them tell you what the state of IL laws are concerning renters rights. Don't wait for the last minute. The most you will lose is your security deposit for breaking the lease early. It is not your fault that a job offer came to you from another state. Also, make sure you leave the apartment the same way you left it. Fix any small nail holes and steam clean the carpet yourself. I know they will do this but maybe when they see how you left the apartment better than you moved in they probably will return the security deposit.
2006-10-12 17:25:51 · answer #2 · answered by steve s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Craigslist is a good place to start. It sounds like your landlord is willing to work with you and you're not trying to stick him without a renter. It sounds like you have a nice place which is to your advantage. Get on Facebook, Twitter, and any other social media sites you're on and get the word out that you have a nice place that is available almost immediately. Maybe a friend of a friend is looking for a new place. Post pics and give details. As far as getting a job in Florida, call some hiring agencies and/or temp agencies and let them know you will be relocating soon. At least you can submit resumes and start the process. Schedule interviews for shortly after your arrival date and it will expedite the process. You didn't say where in Florida you will be moving but TransHire has a good reputation in south Florida. Best of luck!
2016-03-28 07:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on a few things... How many months do you have left on the lease? and How much do you have in security deposit?
It's hard to say without reading the lease, but usually if you find someone who will take over or is willing to live in your apartment for a year, then you can approach the landlord... also did you sign a personal guaruntee>>? If so, what does the language say about that? I would consult with a local attorney or reputable real estate broker...
2006-10-12 17:20:37 · answer #4 · answered by Duuuude no waaaay! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, no. Talk to management and either pay an early termination fee or see if they would be willing to break lease because of you moving out of state. But you might be stuck and you probably will have to bite the bullet on this one.
2006-10-12 17:17:34 · answer #5 · answered by Woody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There will be a penalty and you will have to forfeit your deposit money. But don't let that stop you from packing up your stuff and moving out. Just tell the management that you have to move out. Don't tell them were you are going just that you have to leave. Make up a story about your sick aunt across town. Ask them if there is anything they could do to help you out. If they say there is nothing they could do just say "Oh Well bye bye". Good Luck on your new job.
2006-10-12 17:26:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, if your in the military and you are FORCED to move. You can not break a lease for accepting a job, you must be forced. You will be penalized and more than likely you will be fined.
2006-10-12 17:16:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your on a month 2 month lease so give them a 30 day notice & you should be able 2 move no problem & get your security back.Good Luck
2006-10-12 17:24:12 · answer #8 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get legal advice. It sounds like your lease probably has alot of wholes in it anyway. You never know, the whole thing may be null and void. Get it checked out!!
2006-10-12 17:16:55 · answer #9 · answered by RAW29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you just have to let the management know so they can find someone to move in. Log on to tenant rights .com and you will find the answer there, Google it
2006-10-12 17:17:26 · answer #10 · answered by mdboomskwad.mc4u 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋