Are you able to break an apartment lease if your family no longer fits there?

by **shaddoc98** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:34 am

No you don't have a way to legally end the lease. If you want to move out you will have to break it. Its not the landlords fault that your family increased, and while its understandable that you guys need to leave, the landlord can't be held responsible for you having more kids.

Your best bet is to sit down with the landlord and explain why you need to leave. There will however be consequences for breaking your lease. If you have an early release clause then refer to that. If not then you could end up liable for rent for the rest of your lease. However if you talk to your landlord you should be able to work something out. Expect to at least lose your deposit.

This site has more information http://www.tenantsinfo.com/breaking.html

by **darrick34** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:46 am

haha no it doesn't work like that.

You decide to have more kids.. you pay to break the lease. Most likely that means you will have to pay a fee + forfeit any deposit you made AND you will be required to pay rent at the place until either the lease is up in August or the landlord is able to find a tenant to replace you.

If you have a nice landlord you may be able to ask him/her your options and see if they will let you break the lease.. but legally your required to all of the above.

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