Just two days ago we had our first murder in our town. It happened at my apartment complex but not in my building. Before I knew it was a homicide I went to the office to turn in my rent and asked about the cop sitting out by a building. They said that that while the parents are away the kids caused mischief. I get to work an hour later and see on the news that its a murder. I really don't appreciate being lied to by management and want to break my lease which is up in April. Its not safe here anymore. Drug use, one drive by shooting last November then this. Can I legally break my lease since they lied and its not safe here now?
2007-02-06 07:47:40 · 5 answers · asked by slytherin_95 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I don't think you have any legal reason to break your lease because your appartment manager didn't tell you why the cops were there. Usually the cops have told witnesses and anyone associated with the crime scene not to give anyone any details about the crime. Cops hold details in secret many times until a suspect has been arrested.
It is unlikely you have reason to be afraid for yourself. Murder is usually committed against someone the murderer knows, and is most often the result of an arguement. Below is a website that gives murder rates by country and also lists relationships between murderer and victim. The U.S. keeps more complete statistics on murders.
2007-02-06 08:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by mindshift 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A well prepared lease agreement should describe the penalty for breaking a lease early. This can be anything from the cost of missed rent while the landlord finds a new tenant and all costs associated with obtaining a new tenant, to the tenant being completely responsible for all monthly payments for the entire term of the lease. And, sometimes it's just a set fee. But, you can be assured that you can kiss your deposit goodbye, at least. Usually, you can negotiate with the landlord some charge for breaking the lease that's fair to both parties. Check your lease for a clause discussing breaking the lease and, if it's not addressed there, talk with your landlord.
2016-03-29 08:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them notice that you are leaving when your lease is up.
You'll need that much time to pack and find a new home anyhow.
2007-02-06 08:01:59 · answer #3 · answered by poutine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can't break your lease from that. You can leave, but you'll still owe them rent until your contract is over.
2007-02-06 07:52:04 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you cannot. And frankly, if your lease is up in April, that is only two months away.
2007-02-06 07:50:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋