2007-06-08 04:54:20 · 5 answers · asked by BDG 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Use your head and it won't cost you a cent.
For everything under the sun there exists a way.
There are so many ways one can do just that (break a lease!)
For all we know, you could be allergic to the air in the place!
For all we know, the neighbors are so noisy that you aren't getting your proper sleep and it is damaging your health.
For all they know you were given a recommendation to move on account of your health, for a myriad of reasons.
For all we know, you could be infested by a number of rodents.
For all we know, you inherited a pet that isn't allowed in the building, etc., etc., etc...
Often, a landlord would rather let you go than to have to fix the problem you approach him with.
And if all else fails, you can pay three months (depending on the type of lease, if it's residential or commercial!)
And get out!!!
And you can always "sublet" which is something else that they don't like done.
2007-06-08 05:11:49 · answer #1 · answered by Terisina 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It can cost you up to the total value of the rental contract. In other words, full payment of the lease until it expires. A lease is a legal binding contract between you and the landlord, and both sides are expected to honor the signed agreement. If you fail to honor it, you can be taken to court for damages, and the landlord generally wins.
As a side note, I had a goodly chuckle when I read Teresina's responses. While she gives a goodly list of excuses to break a lease, not ONE of them is valid in a court of law. They are excuses, but don't hold any water legally.
2007-06-08 08:21:51 · answer #2 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could cost you the total of the remaining payments to break your lease. Basically you can move out, but you are still responsible for making your monthly payments. Sometimes you can work with your landlord and they will only require you to make your payments until they can lease the property again. They might charge you for cleaning or advertising when they do that though.
2007-06-08 05:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by Diane M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, forget what Terisina has to say. Lying to keep from honoring an agreement. BAD KARMA!
It could be up to the total of the remaining lease payments. Best to talk with the landlord. They may be able to work something out with you.
If the rental market is going up. I might be willing to let you go if I could get for for the property from a new renter.
2007-06-08 05:45:01 · answer #4 · answered by Tim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the Lease, it should say.
2007-06-08 05:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by Kathleen M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋