How to Break Your Lease

[@_prettybrownbrown7729]

Housing leases are the absolute worst and get people stuck! They should make it to where you can leave when you move in and there are pest issues such as roaches and bedbugs . I hate this ! I feel like these scumbags lied to me and are money hungry .

[@coquettebunniex]

Same..

[@josephmassaro5570]

You can definitely terminate due to roaches- take pics and notify them- typically if they don’t cure within a week you have the right to terminate. Check local laws and a lawyer can help

[@williamsmith6303]

Why do we have to pay for something that is unfit ?

[@user-bl1zd7bc7r]

Is noisy environment an excuse to break lease ?

[@kokoajay5540]

i got junkies and noisy police everywhere im tired. i want to leave too

[@christinedavies6189]

I asked the manager at two different times before I moved in if there had ever been cats in the apartment. Each time I was reassured absolutely no cats in this apartment. Thus I signed a 6 month lease. Each night for 2 weeks I have been very sick with asthma because of the dander. My daughter and I have tried 6 times over to clean the rugs. I bought an air filter did not work, again had a chemical spray put on it. To no avail. I want to leave asap and then move out by the first of next month. Can I break this lease and pay no penalty.

[@powerofknowledge8333]

I can't pay my last month which is June rent in a few days. I have not been able to work due to COVID. I work in the school district and it's been shut down since March. I also have a lot of issues here my place has flooded 3 or 4 times and in March it was really bad like major sewage issue. Well, they blamed me but I never used wipes and they have said it's from wipes since I moved in. 6 months after moving in is the first time it flooded and they said it's from wipes. April they charged me for the plumbing repair I have been back and forth with them about it and they didn't care. I also have not had bathroom lights since 2015 they never fixed it. In the winter I freeze and in the summer I sweat. I've never been comfortable. I have chronic pain issues so moving was something I couldn't afford or physically do. Now I have no job so what can I do? I never broke a lease and I'm scared. How will I ever get another place after breaking a lease?

[@mister7651]

My apartment complex is infested with rodents. Mice and rats. They prevent me from sleeping - due to the constant noise they make at night. This prevents me from getting rest for work, therefore giving me a difficult time to make a living for myself. Also they have destroyed some of my belongings. And also, of course, the mouse droppings - which are proven to cause humans to fall ill if inhaled through the lungs constantly. Is this a uninhabitable apartment? Any help you have please let me know. And yes I’ve contacted the landlord several times and he has FAILED several times at removing the rodents. Also, the rodents are in ALL units, not just mines.

[@sharris3624]

I hope you have moved!!

[@yeshakurlawala986]

Hi i Live in London Oxford city I have 51 weeks contract and want to move out from here I don’t feel comfortable staying here I dropped mail to my manager about this unfortunately she told me to find replacement of student before I live or else I have to pay rent for 51 weeks I’m not able to find any student to takeover my tenancy what shall I do I stay alone here please guide me

[@charityhomwe862]

Hie Im in Oxfors and also looking for a place to stay is it possible if I replace you.

[@bryanhughes1260]

Can you make payments when you break a lease?

[@noorinarif2856]

what about if you have problems in apartment that owner due to his careless attitude deny to fix?

[@randymassengill3276]

This apartment here got roaches ant spider's too can i break my lease plus she told me this a good place to live but i found out people on drugs bad here i don't want to be here anymore what can i do

[@salamyamani7556]

Omg 😱 same there are cockroaches everywhere and I don’t want to live here anymore it’s absolutely disgusting and the management here are such bitches

[@betterthanemril988]

Do as much as you can. People say the apartments Will have roaches and you just have to get used to it but I’ve lived in 2 apartments both more than a year and I have yet to encounter a cockroach outside. So obviously your complex is/was doing something wrong

[@linettewhite2122]

@@betterthanemril988 9th.

[@alyjube1071]

My boyfriend and I want to break our lease due to the fact that I lost my job and he’s working part time. We don’t have enough to pay the rent yet or the lease fine for breaking it. How should we go about telling them? And is that a good enough reason to leave? Please give me your input!

[@jordiedelgado3286]

Did you guys get through it? Me & my boyfriend are currently going through the same thing :(

[@bugatjixl4789]

Same I’m going through this right now. Had a schizophrenic roommate and had to remove him and now I can’t pay the rent . I want to break the lease but idk what to do

[@R3tro.pz_]

How did you handle this?

[@qphn]

my moms boyfriend tried to fight my brother after saying he would kill us multiple times, police say he can come back but after what we did to him revenge is definitely going to be apart of what he has on his mind. They say he “can come back” but literally threatened our lives verbally and physically

[@angelmendoza7077]

I moved into an apartment with who is now my ex, I want to remove myself from the lease she is the head of household I am the co head I’m not sure if there is any negative effect on myself if I just remove my name from the lease and move out? I need answers ASAP

[@rebeccanajera5020]

Following. I’m in the same situation.

[@chrtyhwrd]

This is my question too

[@karlengo4459]

Can I break my lease I haven’t moved in yet ?

[@wfs4227]

This is my question

[@saraclark181]

@@wfs4227 same

[@zionpyun4598]

@@saraclark181 same too

[@betterthanemril988]

I believe if you haven’t actually given them move in cost (security deposits and rent) you can

[@Talania12]

Anyone got any answers I need help!!

[@singingwithsammy7659]

My landlord did not show me the unit before move in but now there are Biggs and roaches.What should I do?

[@traquanvalentine6308]

My apartment has way to many roaches, I feel like it’s not a safe environment to live in. I’ve done treatment four times it keeps getting worse, Can I break my lease because of that?

[@sladeproperty4176]

Unfortunately not, however, make sure to keep up the communication with your agency and the owner, working with them to come up with an effective solution. We are Sorry to hear about your discomfort, situations like this can be hard. from the Slade Property team :)

[@tommyedwards7827]

@@sladeproperty4176 Will I have to still pay my rent when the US Dollar collapses?

[@saraclark181]

I need advice. I signed a lease to move into an apartment in 3 months ( i signed the lease 8 months ago). My grandmother is the one designated to pay my rent and she decided she doesn't want me to live there anymore. She gave me the ultimatum of moving in with her or moving in with my boyfriend. I called my building's leasing office today and they said I can only get out of my lease if I find someone to take over my lease. This might be impossible given that I am a college student and everyone has already decided where they are living and who they are living with. What should I do. Please help.

[@g1ich]

same ;(

[@choppachin8825]

Same did you get a co-sign?

[@mrperson88]

What about deployment? Or being on orders out of the country

[@tyehannon3911]

Can I break my lease over too many shootings occurring in the apartment complex

[@ryanl775]

Can you turn the music up louder, I can almost not hear you

[@mikefarris2179]

I need a tenants rights attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada? Can you refer ?

[@SubzeroXAirsoft]

Sooo im in school, and I signed my lease back in Feburary before corona. Now my classes are online. I want to break the lease, any tips?

[@Yamama0247]

foreal bro its fucked.

[@kendramay4402]

i signed the lease, then i showed up and it was not a good living situation (false advertising). how can I get out of paying rent until it is rented out by someone else?

[@smack770]

I have the same problem...

[@jamesboyd6908]

If I have to move out of the state for a job ... I can't afford to pay up the total amount due for breaking the lease early is that a good enough circumstance for them to wavier some fees or terms to my lease?

[@sladeproperty4176]

Hi James that’s a good question and one I’m sure many people face with job transfers and better opportunities for employment found outside of your current living area. Being unable to pay fees upfront doesn’t abscond you from the liability of having to pay them. However given the financial difficulties that you will be facing with the move they are liable to help mitigate your loss. In regards to fees for break lease or advertising depending on how long is left until the end of your lease agreement the break lease fee can be negotiated to what would be classed as a “fair price” for balance of tenancy remaining. You can also ask for these fees to be signed off and taken from your bond so that it isn’t money out of your pocket now. Ensure as well that your tenancy is being advertised online to secure someone to take over your agreement as early as possible and also discuss with your agent a rent price to bring it under market online to rent it quicker and you pay the balance of the rent loss to the end of your agreement. For example if your rent is $500 per week and you had 8 weeks remaining on your agreement and they rent it at $450 per week now rather than keeping it on the market at $500 per week; you would pay the balance of $50 loss rent for 8 weeks totalling $400. This is a better outcome for you than paying another week of rent with it on the market at the $500 instead of $450. Your agent then has the ability to work in a rent increase back to the $500 after those 8 weeks with the new tenancy to ensure their client, the landlord, isn’t out of pocket. Hope this helps, from the team at Slade :)

[@jamesboyd6908]

@@sladeproperty4176 I appreciate all your help and advice it actually makes sense you are very much appreciated thank you

[@guanjo15]

James Boyd I’m in the same situation what did you end up doing man? Need some advice

[@donnaluangraj3927]

Hello. We have been at our current apartment property going on 3rd year. Since inception, we have had roof leaks through the light fixtures in two areas of the unit. The apartment staff have contacted roofers for repair, they repair, it will leak again. This has been constant through these years and has gotten worse now. The repairs have not remedied the situation. Would these be grounds to vacate our lease?

[@sladeproperty4176]

This is a tricky one as it could be a fault of the contractor or the agency for not following the correct procedures. As it is an apartment I would anticipate this is a cost that is covered by a Body Corporate and could be looking at an insurance situation if there is a fault with the roofing. If it is still currently happening you will need to follow the correct procedures as this isn’t immediate grounds for break lease. Ensure that you put in writing with supporting evidence that it is still an issue at the property and give a time frame for repair. If they fail to address it in this time frame you have grounds to breach the managing agent/ landlord and they must have it rectified or booked to be rectified within the breach time frame. Failure to do so can give you grounds to terminate based on an unremedied breach but please be very aware of the rights of both parties because if the agency/landlord is taking steps to repair this isn’t grounds for an immediate termination. You are welcome to under the current Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act to break your lease following the standard procedures of paying a break lease fee, maintaining the property and paying rent compensation until such time that a new tenant is secured for the property. Good luck and I always recommend if you’re not sure on your obligations and responsibilities around these issues contact the RTA for future information their website is a great resource as well if you’re unable to give them a call. kind regards, Slade Property

[@MrAllysonn]

Having credit card to refund is enough to apply for hardship? Regarding breaking the lease and notice to leave the property how much is the fee? Is the landlord is all to take the entire bond then?

[@sladeproperty4176]

The fee can depend on your real estate agency but it is usually one week's rent + GST as well as advertising costs

[@robsilva6.]

I don’t know if this legislated laws will apply to the United States this woman and the company she is with is from Australia

[@stargirl6659]

Do you need to complete another form when the original lease already has this clause in place “Rental of the premises shall commence on (starting date) _______________ and shall expire on (end date of lease) _______________. Should Tenant(s) vacate before expiration of the term, Tenant(s) shall be liable for the balance of the rent for the remainder of the term, less any rent Landlord collects or could have collected from a replacement tenant by reasonably attempting to re-rent. Tenant(s) who vacate before expiration of the term are also responsible for Landlord’s costs of advertising for a replacement tenant.” Landlord is aware of tenants intention to leave as soon as new tenant signs a lease. Is that clause enough to protect the tenant from further liability once landlord finds new tenant and a new lease is sign. Also how would one know the rental has been rented if you moved in a predetermined date.

[@Rosemary-lg8sf]

When we sign the lease we were told no to worry about the dinning room ceiling its from an old leak and it was fixed and they will repair the eye sore crumble bumpy look which they have not. Then we saw black mold where the leak came from upstairs they said they will replace and fix and what they did was cover it with a molding. I been getting sick days after moving at my apartment I was thinking maybe the carpets in bedroom so I take something over the counter for it after 4 moths the leak started again and the maintenance said it was to shower head he changed it which I know it wasn't the Leak continue and I asked the maintenance to come look at it again he said it was us the water the water bouncing off our body and wetting the floor that is not true he said if it's not true then it would take weeks to have it repaired because it have to air out the walls and Floors. still months later i became worst and hospitalized after a bad respiratory attack. After tests I was told it's black mold and to check everything at home I couldn't recover and became worst. As we investigate the house the one guess bedroom not being used ac vent was shut and with the forced air definitely was pushing black dust against the ceiling bingo that's the mold it's going through out the house. I have 6 months left and if i stay here anylonger it can kill me, What should I do?

[@Rosemary-lg8sf]

And now my husband will be without work because his hip replacement has failed omg

[@raynervelazquez4228]

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[@soblessed_21]

I have hard well water, I wasn't aware of this prior to moving in. The water is causing me boils under my arm and rashes on my body. I am sure of this because I have never had this until I moved into my place. I have medical documentation and my physician is willing to write a letter if need be. What are your thoughts on me being able to get out of my lease under those circumstances? Thank you.

[@goldleaf1226]

I'm breaking my lease because of mold very bad but their telling me I will have to pay until my lease is up in August or stay here I've reported the mold several times verbal an in writing. I have pictures an video they came an looked at everything nothing still haven't been done. Im sure this is a good reason would like your input please.

[@sladeproperty4176]

In situations where there is a mould problem you need to make sure you are following the correct procedures in getting it actioned. If you give the RTA a call they will also advise you of the following. Ensure you have issued a Notice to Remedy Breach to the landlord and agency on the grounds that the property is un-liveable. You need to prove that the mould spores that are forming are dangerous to your current health, photos show the evidence but not the result. Ensure you arrange for a mould specialist to attend and assess giving you a report on what the problem is and what needs to be done. A lot of mould companies will assess and report providing a quote of removal/rectification for free. Ensure this report is in writing and given to the agency/landlord along with the Notice to Remedy Breach. Under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 refer to Division 3 Action by Tenant section 301 for further information on breaching landlords and section 325 and 328 regarding requirements and time frames for notices. If the breach is unremedied you have grounds to issue a Notice of Intention to Leave under Section 302. Refer further to section 327; 331 and 332. Good luck and make sure you take the required steps to try and enforce rectification before you can take grounds to vacate. thanks for your questions, hope this helps!

[@ivanvelez7668]

Hi, I share a lease with my roommate and we've lived in the apartment together 4 years although I had lived at same apartment since Jan of 2012. I had accepted to share my apartment with my friend (the current roommate) in July of 2017. Now I want to search for an apartment for myself and not have any roommates. I feel Im done with roommates. I've learned that having a roommate is a mistake. I had asked my landlord if our apartment is month to month rent since we have not signed a new lease over a year now and he said, that it is month to month rent. I did some searching for a new apartment for myself and found the apartment that I like. problem is, its ready for move in date of April 1st 2022, but we're at the end of the first week of March 2022. would this be too soon of a notice for both my landlord and roommate? Because really it's supposed to be 30 day notice for both my landlord and roommate to find another tenant or if my roommate wishes to stay on his own. what would be the best thing i should do or how xan I not miss this opportunity of getting the apartment I like by april 1st 2022?

[@kroneproductions129]

If someone had bedbugs and they give them to you can you break your lease would that be considered an unlivable situation?

[@sladeproperty4176]

Thank you for your question! Before breaking your lease I would be asking just a few more questions. Were the bed bugs from the property that you moved into? Or did they come in with your belongings? Have you also tried arranging for a pest control company that specialises in Bed Bug Removal to attend and exterminate the pests? Depending on who is at fault having already been in the property or bought in during the move you can negotiate on the price of the exterminator but I would be exhausting that avenue before breaking lease as it is not classed as an un-liveable situation under Queensland Legislation unless it can be proven in QCAT that extermination did not work.

[@taylorramer]

I was wondering if you could answer a question for me? I lived in a house this year with girls that made me feel unwelcomed and I was going to sign with them again but change my mind and now want to get out of the lease. I signed the lease but one of the terms of the lease is your have a parent co-sign and notarize it and send it back to the land lord. Well neither of my parents have signed as co-signers or notarized it and they haven’t sent it to him. So basically our copy would be the copy to have all the signatures(aka the official copy). Since my parents never signed the lease would that make my lease not complete and voidable?

[@KawandaBlake]

I’m seriously thinking about 1st of all they rushed the move -in and the place wasn't even ready. I just moved in the ceiling is leaking it's giant roaches in the there and spiders crawling on my son while he's sleeping in the water is cold. No hot water. To many red flags 🚩 🚩🚩

[@borter567]

My roommate is trying to break our lease because of the virus and did not pay rent for the month of April. I’m concerned how this effects myself because besides me not being able to afford it on my own I don’t have any other grounds to leave besides hardships and had been blindsided by the fact he’s trying to leave. My landlord stayed at least 60 days in advance is required but he’s trying to vacate immediately. How do I make sure that I’m covering my ass since my roommate is clearly only looking after his best interests?

[@naughter3674]

I am a co-lease person that wishes to break my lease a few months early because my other roommates practically intolerable to live with. The main lease holder has a dog which the apartment is much too small for and does not properly take care of it so it messes all over the place nearly everyday. Is there a way to break my lease over these circumstances?

[@mzg2125]

Hi I would like to know how this went. If you dont mind. I am living in the same situation too.

[@mzg2125]

I'm really desperate to get information on this. I cant stand living under the same roof as this person.

[@naughter3674]

@@mzg2125 the the lease was broken and no penalties followed luckily. However, we are not allowed to rent from the person ever again. I just got lucky honestly

[@anonymousbankaccounthacker5561]

I want to break my lease because I have a drug dealer house mate who partys at 3am and I'm in college btw, i need an excuse to break the lease but I can't point the finger at my house mate at all because he's that big of a dealer who will break my legs if I rat him out, I need a personal excuse to leave

[@blessdgurl]

anonymous bank account hacker 😂 tell them you can’t afford to pay rent anymore.

[@estefaniag5084]

I’m trying to terminate my lease because my patio hasn’t been repair in 3 months & I have constantly told my landlord that my dogs cannot live there anymore & it’s very hard for them to be inside. Is that a good reason ?

[@sladeproperty4176]

If you are wanting to break lease due to failure of something being repaired you need to ensure you are following the correct procedure. So firstly is this repair needed because it is causing a structural issue and endangering your lives? If the answer is yes then you need to breach the landlord in order to action for them to rectify the problem. Ensure you have in writing that you have reported this and supplied photos of the issue. If they fail to remedy the breach you can then follow through terminating your agreement. You are welcome to contact the RTA for further information on this process or visit their website.

[@unknown-yz6gy]

Slade Property I’m in a vey toxic relationship and I plan on leaving this apartment but both of our names on the lease and I’m trying to move out how do I go about?

[@juannavarro8888]

Hello there! If we signed a lease on 05/21 for a move in day of 06/15 and would like to back out (after tenant and landlord signed) how long would we have to pay if we haven’t moved in?

[@Talania12]

Any success? I have the same situation going on right now. I still haven’t moved in or paid first months rent

[@stephibanks5988]

@@Talania12 where you able to resolve it? I'm in the same situation right now

[@Talania12]

@@stephibanks5988 yes I had to do an identity theft police report and I got it resolved

[@stephibanks5988]

@@Talania12 what is that? And what website did you do it with?

[@Talania12]

@@stephibanks5988 I had to go to the police station and file a police report. Because someone used my information to rent an apartment in Chicago and the apartment complex was trying to sue me for like $2100 . I got it resolved though after filing the report