2007-10-30 06:57:49 · 7 answers · asked by scott32003 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
The BEST way is to talk to the landlord and be up front about your reasons for wanting to break the lease, and above all, do not "demand" anything, other than to have any agreement that the two of you reach put in writing signed by both.
The second best way is to read the lease carefully, look at what penalties it foresees for breaking the lease, and if you can live with them, that wouldn't be a "huge" repercussion.
2007-10-30 07:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is going to cost you no matter what. A lease is a legally binding contract. Breaking a contract = repercussions.
Your best bet is to communicate with the landlord. Try to negotiate a mutual lease termination or buyout. Start by offering to pay an amount equal to 2 months rent to get out without any further liability.
If you and the landlord come to an agreement, get it in writing to protect yourself.
Offer to keep the apartment in clean, show worthy condition and be willing to allow the landlord to show the apartment as needed tog et it rented.
Perhaps offer to stay until a replacement tenant is found, that way you will not be paying rent for an apartment that you do not live in.
The landlord would be doing you a favor by letting you out of the lease, even if it costs you, so be as helpful as possible. It's in your best interest.
When negotiating, understand that the landlord can hold you liable for the rent until either the lease expires or a replacement tenant is found.
Most states require the landlord to mitigate his damages by attempting to find a replacement tenant.
The landlord can hold you liable for any costs that he may incur due to yor breach, such as, advertising, agent fees, etc.
November through February are the hardest months for landlord's to find tenants. You could get stuck paying for several months of rent.
The landlord can sue you for the above mentioned costs and win.
2007-10-30 07:17:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the lease you signed when you moved in.
That will tell you under what conditions you can break the lease.
2007-10-30 08:55:04 · answer #3 · answered by Terry S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try to sublet it or have someone take over the lease, but check with your landlord first as not all apartments allow this.
2007-10-30 07:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by Tor 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read your lease. It will tell you if you can break the lease, how to break it, what it will cost, and whether or not subleasing is an option.
2007-10-30 07:05:25 · answer #5 · answered by Christina 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does your lease say?
2007-10-30 07:00:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've heard if you tell them your being relocated by your job that works. but i imagine you would have to show some sort of documentation to prove it.
2007-10-30 07:02:41 · answer #7 · answered by peaches78 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋