How to break out of an apartment lease?

Question

Me and my finace agreed to move in with another couple while i was pregnant and stupidly not thinking that it will be hard when the baby is born... well she is 3 months and found out how many roaches and bugs are in the apartment, it is disgusting and is a big health hazard when it comes to my daughter. Another issue is the roommates, they are so loud, inconsiderate, rude and disrespectful. The roommates girlfriend is pretty much evil and is like a 15 year old highschool girl who loves drama.

besides the point. me and my fiance are trying to get out of the lease. and the landlord lady said there is no way to get out of there. unless our roommates sign a contract and say they will be willing to pay the full months rent for 9 more months. we want to get out of those apartments immediately because of the roaches and the roommates.

does anyone know any loop holes to get of an apartment lease... the landlord said we cannot pay a penalty cost out...which we are willing to do.

please let me know if you know anything.. thanks :)

Answer 1

Legally you are bound by the lease. Your landlord has already stipulated the conditions for releasing you from that lease. Either fulfill those conditions, or pay for the entire term of the lease and move out, or stay there and pay.



Is the other couple on the lease? If not, you can boot them out. If so, they have a legal right to be there.



You chose to have a baby you cannot afford. You chose to live with these people. You chose this apartment. You chose to sign a year's lease. When are you going to start taking responsibility for yourself and making wiser decisions? You have made at least 4 incredibly stupid decisions here, and now you have to live with your mistakes.



As for roaches, clean the place up and call the exterminator.

Answer 2

There are no "loopholes". Read your lease, and see if there is anything in there that the landlord is supposed to do that she is not. You will have to give her an opportunity to correct the deficiency before you can use that as an argument for breaking the lease.



It varies whether you or the landlord is responsible for pest control. But you need to check into that to protect your child.



Have you talked to the roommates and asked if they will agree to assume the balance of the lease and allow the landlord to release you from the obligation? They might initially say "no", but since you were willing to pay a penalty cost to the landlord to get out, maybe you can offer this to the roommates as an incentive for them to say "yes".



Barring that, you will just have to weather the next 9 months. Take care of the roaches one way or another, continue to tell the roommates that even if they don't respect your rights to a peaceful environment would they please respect the baby's need for this (and make sure you tend to your baby so she isn't a problem for the roommates). Make sure you get your notice of non-renewal in to the landlord in plenty of time, according to the terms of your lease, so it doesn't automatically renew on you.

Answer 3

You should request a copy of the original lease you signed. Then carefully review what is in the print for options.



It is odd that you can't pay a penalty cost, I don't think I have ever seen a lease without one before. You have a legal right to review your lease at any time so make sure you do so promptly. If still have your original copy i would still recommend getting a copy from your landlord to see if they add/remove clauses that you may be able to use in your favor.



If they do add/remove anything then they have broken the legal contract and you can get out of it that way. Otherwise i am not quite sure how to Legally get out of this poor situation. Good Luck and i hope this helps.

Answer 4

You will have to seem over your rent to uncover what consequences you are going to ought to pay, as every rent is distinctive. I am presently renting an condo, and I consider that the penalty for breaking my rent is slightly below what I could pay for two months valued at of hire. My recommendation could be to make a resolution quickly, as you are going to pay extra hire the longer you wait. I additionally advocate you to don't forget ready till your present rent runs out earlier than you progress into the apartment you're watching at, to be able to prevent paying any consequences.

Answer 5

Call the dept of heath I think if the apartment can't get rid of the roaches, they have to let you out of the lease!

Answer 6

Read your lease contract. There are usually terms there for what is required to terminate the lease early.

Answer 7

If the bugs are that bad, you could call the city and get the place labeled unfit to live in.