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It depends on the terms of the agreement as well as who drew the agreement up. Was the agreement done by the owners real estate lawyer or was it a downloadable form and filled out? Does the lease state the consequences of breaking the lease? Of stopping paying the rent? Of subletting to someone else if you cannot pay it? The lease itself can be a commodity since you have paid money into it and you own the rights to buy the property at the future date, therefore you may be able to sell it to someone. You can talk to an attorney to go over your options. The less detailed the agreement is the easier it is to break it. Under your state law you may be able to discover ways that the owner is deficient in their upkeep of the place. (unless the lease to own agreement places this burden on you) There are organizations that specialize in these sorts of things, but I am leery of them. They seem shady to me. You can Google them. Bottom line is talk to an attorney, there is almost always some kind of option. But, lease is a contract and there can be serious consequences if you do not have legal advice. (and sometimes even if you do)
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∙ 12y agoDepending on your situation, you can break your rental lease. However, you will have to give your landlord advance notice of your plans, and you risk having to pay an early termination penalty as outlined in your lease agreement. http://www.caltenantlaw.com/breaklease.htm
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∙ 13y agoOnly as specified in the lease. A lease is meant to protect both you and the landlord, and is meant to be difficult to break.
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Is it possible to break an apartment lease if the landlord promised 24 hour security and gated community but neither are true?
If you have this clause in writing in your lease agreement and the landlord doesn't follow through then you have cause to break the agreement.
Is A lease as good as agreement to lease?
A lease in itself, is an agreement to lease. All the same.
If you have a lease what are the ways or resons to break the lease?
There is no legal route to get out of a typical 12 month lease agreement (I assume this is what you are referring too). The best way is to explain your situation to the landlord of why you feel you need to get out of the lease agreement and see if they show any sympathy and let you out.
What are my rights should the landord wish to break lease?
As a tenant, if the landlord wishes to break their own lease, you have the right to seek damages just as they would if you had broken your lease. The usual outcome for a landlord to break a lease is that the landlord forfeits any right to retain the security deposit.
Who pays the taxes in a lease to own a house situation?
That depends entirely on the lease agreement...it could be either side.
I mainly want to know what a sample lease agreement is and what the advantages of this type of agreement are.?
A sample lease agreement is a template of a rental agreement that leasers can use to customize their own contracts. A sample lease agreement isn't necessarily a specific type of agreement in and of itself; rather, it is an example of a typical agreement that you can use so you don't have to write yours from scratch.
Trying to draw up a letter stating that I will be removing myself from lease agreement?
If you are moving before a lease is up, draw up a letter stating that you will be removing yourself from lease agreement. Be sure to include ways the landlord has broken the agreement which gives you grounds to break your end. Refer to the lease to find any violations.
Does a lease agreement have to be notorized in Ohio?
No, a lease agreement does not have to be notarized.
What is the difference between a lease agreement and a commercial lease agreement?
A lease agreement could be for the cases of private leasing including residential purposes. A commerical lease agreement is leasing for use of businesses.
If apartment managers change does that break your lease?
No. You are still under a contractual agreement to fulfill the terms of your lease, no matter who the manager may be. The lease is usually an agreement contract between yourself and the management company who owns the apartment complex, not between yourself and the individual manager.
Who can put witness signature in an agreement for eg in lease agreement?
A landlord can put a witness signature in a lease agreement. A property owner can also sign as a witness to a lease agreement.
How can I legally get out of my rent or lease agreement?
That depends, if in your lease agreement it states that you cannot get out until the end of the term then you cannot get out of your lease legally. Although, you can always approach your Landlord, plead your case, and see if he grants you a little mercy and lets you out.
