Can you break a lease at a apartment without paying all the fees if you were let go from your job and cant pay the rent?
2007-09-21 10:51:38 · 3 answers · asked by Carlie 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
The lease itself defines the terms for an early exit of a lease. If the conditions include loss of job hardship you have a legal out. Otherwise you do not have a legal out.
Having said that, most landlords would prefer to have someone tell them of their job loss and the need to obtain housing they can afford on their now lesser income. It is better than fighting a loosing battle trying to collect rent. Usually they will allow you to exit without much penalty. Honest discussion goes a long way in this case. They are NOT legally required to do this BUT frankly it is better to allow an impoverished party out and replace that party with one able to pay.
2007-09-21 11:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read your lease and then speak with the landlord or property manager. If you have no job and no prospect of finding a job soon then you may be given permission to leave by paying an additional month's rent. The landlord probably has a policy for this kind of situation.
Do you not intend to stay in the area? If you want to stay then hustle and find work and there won't be any need to speak to the landlord!
2007-09-21 18:08:13 · answer #2 · answered by Othniel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Property Management companies do not want tenants who are unemployed. Go to your property management office and explain your situation to them. Chances are that they will let you out of your lease. Of course, if you have unpaid rent, or there is any damage to your apartment other than normal wear and tear, they may hold you to the charges remaining on your lease. They can't prevent you from moving out, though.
2007-09-21 18:03:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋