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Can I Break A Lease?
Question: I need to move. How can I break my lease?
Answer: You cannot break a lease. After all, if tenants can break a lease then why can't property owners? If you need to move but have time remaining on a lease, the best approach is to contact the owner or property manager, explain the situation, and offer to help find a new tenant. It may then be possible, by mutual agreement, to modify lease arrangements. Most landlords will appreciate such an offer, recognize that the alternative situation may be costly for everyone, and will try to work out a practical solution. Be prepared -- indeed offer -- to pay reasonable advertising costs up to a set amount incurred by the owner to re-let the property. If it is not possible to change the lease terms by mutual agreement, then both parties are obligated to complete all terms of the rental contract. For details, see a legal clinic, attorney, or local public housing office.
Written by Peter G. Miller.
© 1997 Peter G. Miller. All Rights Reserved. Rules, Disclaimers & Notices.
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