I want out of the 1yr lease I am currently in due to the apt not having insulated windows, the landlord did not paint the apt like said, did not have a working fridge until one wk after 1st mths rent paid and not replacing the stove like specified. I do not have any of these duties in writting also the landlord(s) list both of their names on the lease but only of the landlords signed it. Does this make the lease void or is it legal since one of the two signed?
2007-12-04 14:52:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Does anyone know if since only one of the landlords signed the lease when it stated both Sam AND Sam on the lease is this lease legally valid or would be considered an incomplete signed lease and make the lease void?
2007-12-04 15:19:27 · update #1
Legally you are stuck. This is a really painful lesson on getting things in writing and not signing something until you are happy with it.
good luck!
2007-12-04 15:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by Rush is a band 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your probably stuck with the lease.
Perhaps some good news...
You may be able find someone to take over your lease or sign a new 12 month lease for your place. If you can do this and work it out with your landlord then he/she generally will work with you and you may not be responsible for more than a one month rental cancellation fee. Try www.craigslist.org to find a new tenant. It's free and has worked for me.
PS. Always be nice to the landlord and remember... he/she isn't usually required to return your deposit if you break the lease.
Note: There may be a fee to sublease or break your lease... even if you find someone to sign a new lease. This will depend on the landlord and the contract you signed.
Good luck!
2007-12-04 23:42:12 · answer #2 · answered by MovetoLatinAmerica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is legal, and since you don't have any of those fixes in writing, you're out of luck. If you are having current problems, you may be able to report the landlord to a tenant's rights board.
Edit: Even if there is an error on the lease, you have been operating under this contract for at least a month, meaning you have accepted it.
2007-12-04 22:56:56 · answer #3 · answered by smartsassysabrina 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as one of the parties signed the lease form, it will be considered valid. Remember that the landlord ALSO has a copy, and all that needs to be done is to have the other party sign on THEIR copy. YOUR copy is irrelevant in that regard. As long as the landlord can produce a copy of the lease with all signatures affixed, the lease is valid.
2007-12-05 07:43:07 · answer #4 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not one of the things you specify constitute a breach of habitability..plus you have zero proof that these "duties" would be performed. As far as the lease goes...if it only had your signature on it alone...most judges would see this as an acceptance on your part of the lease terms...so no...you cannot "legally" get out of your lease.
2007-12-05 11:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by LILL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋