I am prepared to move out in November. How do I get out of this lease with no problems. I am in Illinois so I don't know if the laws are different here.
2007-09-28 01:33:30 · 8 answers · asked by purrfection02 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I am the only one moving and my boyfriend is staying for the remainder of the lease
2007-09-28 02:20:33 · update #1
In response to the lady that said "that is what happens when unmarried people sign leases", just so you know, marrital status is a protected class under FHA (you know, the FAIR HOUSING ACT)! And 67% of marriages end in divorce, so a "marriage license" doesn't mean squat to many people anymore.
As for your question....lease or no lease, I would just talk to the landlord. Most landlords should be pretty cool about it depending on the situation. The landlord is the person who would enforce the lease and take you to court, so the landlord is who you should get your answer from. It would cost the landlord a lot of money to sue you, and I'm sure they would prefer to work it out outside of the court room. Give them a notice by October 1st and ask them what you'll be responsible for. Hope this helps!!
2007-09-28 02:30:37 · answer #1 · answered by Shawna Marie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-20 07:05:28 · answer #2 · answered by Michael 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't, unless it's a 6 month lease. You signed a binding contract so you'll have to refer to the contract's provisions to see if you have any way out. If it doesn't stipulate a way to break the lease early you can be held responsible for the remainder of the lease or until the landlord places a new tenant.
Addendum: Since your b/f is staying put there won't be any issues as long as he continues to pay the rent. Keep in mind that if he should stop or move out, you BOTH can be sued for breaking the lease.
2007-09-28 02:18:54 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lease is a legal contract. It doesn't work just so you can have stable rent and allows you to move out on the landlord whenever you want.
The landlord can sue you for the remainder of the lease in many states. I would be discussing options with the landlord. Don't move out only to get sued later.
That is what happens when unmarried people sign contracts....there is no legal protection for either of them if things don't work out.
2007-09-28 01:57:11 · answer #4 · answered by Expert8675309 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless the landlord is willing to release you from the lease which I doubt they would, you will be legally responsible for the rent and any damage to the unit until the end of the lease
i would take pictures of the unit when you leave, then if the landlord goes after you for damage to the unit, if it occurred after the pictures you then can turn around and sue your boyfriend
2007-09-28 02:49:10 · answer #5 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read your lease agreement. Most likely you will have to provide a notice (30 or 60 days) and pay a lease break fee.
2007-09-28 01:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by brandyrhi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most leases have a clause in them to protect you if you have a job change that takes you out of state. You can go to your employer and see if they can draft you a letter to show that you are relocating. Another option is to tell them you are leaving and grant them permission to show your house and advertise it so they have a new renter before you move out.
2007-09-28 01:43:31 · answer #7 · answered by Leo e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every state can be different, so you need to read your lease agreement to be sure. It generally will state 30-60 days notices.
2007-09-28 01:52:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋