I moved in to a condo February 1 st and signed a one year lease. I paid the first and last months rent. I have two other roommates and there has been a lot of problems since I moved in. The biggest probelm that I have is that both of my roommates smoke weed everyday in the house and the house reeks of pot. I can't take living there anymore so I told the landlord and he says that I am responsible for finding someone to take over the lease. He also told me that if I'm unable to find somene to take over the rent that I will continue to have to pay the rent even when I move out, even though subleasing is apart of the lease. He also stated that I couldn't break the lease because the other roommates are smoking pot and that I couldn't prove it, even though I can.
My main question is this a reasonable cause to break a lease? Am I responsible for continuing to pay rent even when I move out? Should I be able to continue to live there and the other two evicted?
2007-03-02 09:37:52 · 6 answers · asked by dr. madison 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I'm looking over my lease and there is a clause in it that states "the tenant will not engage in any illegal trade or activity on or about the premises." What can that do for my case?
2007-03-02 14:48:12 · update #1
Yes, you are responsible. There are ways to get out of a lease, but unless you are deployed with the military or the landlord is providing deplorable condtions, you are stuck. Read up on your State and the lease laws. Here is a good website.
http://www.findlegalforms.com/xcart/customer/home.php?cat=629&partner=google
2007-03-02 09:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by Mum to 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should evict the roommates & be more casreful in the future regarding renters. This is not the lanlord's fault, and it would not constitute reasonable cause to break a lease. The landlord would be able to easily sue you and probably get a judgement for at least part of the rent & attorney fees/court costs.
Give them 30-day notice and try to encourage them to move sooner. Check with your local law enforcement agency or district attorney's office for landlord/tenant rights in your area, to make sure what you are doing is proper and legal. If necessary, consult an attorney.
2007-03-02 09:54:50 · answer #2 · answered by jimmyjohn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you sub-lease the room to the two roommates then you're still liable to pay the rent even when you moved out. If not, you have a case to move out without having to pay any rent. Smoking is detremental to your health thus you have a case to break lease. Write to me at: caroline_seah@yahoo.com should you need further clarifications.
2007-03-02 09:49:21 · answer #3 · answered by SGElite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are the lease holder and the roommates are not on the lease with you , then I say kick them out and get new roommates. If they are, bite the bullet and get out of the lease by finding another sap to live there. Sorry but the law is clear.
2007-03-07 08:57:19 · answer #4 · answered by Pepper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looks like you've were given quite some problems with the position! again, I propose that you only write this letter with the reason that they handle those issues on the on the spot instead of an explaination of why you request your a refund and substances note that you will manage to be leaving. you want exhibit (and document) earnest attempt that you attempt to correctly desirable the impediment first. (i.E. You popular that the owner is taking reliable care of the roaches) From you position up, that very last one may be suitable significant - mould is to no longer be tolerated - and could be addressed suitable now. that is as as egregious a breach as no water, electric powered ability, warm temperature, etc. If that is your first apartment, i'd manage to have an information of your subject matters - only remeber that you only could technique this professionally and do not rush to any strikes without because the destiny repercussions. (you are able to continually have the argument in route of you that, on the end of the day, you signed that settlement, and also you ought to have performed more suitable artwork on reviewing the position of abode first.) Do a google search for for tenant laws for your state for some common preparation.
2016-12-05 04:05:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the cops on your roommates. That should end the problem. Also ask the landlord if he wants police raids on his property.
2007-03-02 09:49:15 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋