Is there anyway to get out of a lease without being taken to court?This is a rental apartment lease.?

Question

Our lease is up in September. We live in a 2 bedroom apartment with just 2 of us, but he aquired His 2 teen age kids {moms don't want the teenagers any more, hard to handle} and I have a daughter getting out of school in March to come and live with Mom until she gets on her feet. No room for three Kids. So in the process now for a bigger place, House hopefully.Just wondering what our options are

Answer 1

You might first consider that your Lease Agreement may have a provision that limits the number of occupants for the unit and if so, the additional persons would be an automatic breach on your part. The simplest option is to talk with your Landlord about your situation. Otherwise, there are three ways for early termination of a lease:
(1) termination due to the legal misconduct of the landlord;
(2) replacement in the premises by a new tenant, or
(3) by agreement between the landlord and tenant.

Although not applicable to your case, if the landlord does not maintain the premises this may constitute legal misconduct. Local laws may provide for lease termination if there are undisclosed code violations or there are problems accessing the premises by the tenant.

If another tenant has moved in and is paying the full amount of rent the first tenant's obligation is ended. A landlord cannot legally collect rent from more than one tenant for the same premises. However, check your Lease Agreement for a clause that prohibits sub-letting.

The landlord and tenant can always end their lease obligations by mutual agreement.

Answer 2

Some apartment leases have a "buy out option" or something like that. Usually it's a lump sum (a few months rent) that allows you to break the lease.
If that's not an option, you could try sub-leasing it (if that is allowed under your lease).
Or you could talk to them about your options. They might have arrangements if you need to leave early. It's worth asking. :)

Good luck!

Answer 3

T.G.'s right. The best option is to find a resolution through communication with your landlord or property manager.
Otherwise you've got to find a really good reason the place is uninhabitable and file with your local or county court system.
Check your local laws.

Answer 4

You can buy out the remainder of the lease or come to an arrangement with the land lord. He/she might be okay with you leaving if you can find someone to take over your tenancy......

Answer 5

Probably not for those reasons!!! Double check your lease to see if it contain a clause concerning this matter.