I dont have an early termination claus in my lease. What do I need to prove to break the lease without penalty
956544
The only thing that would work is if you were in the military and got deployed (transfered). Or if your job moved you to a different city too far away to commute.
1070217
It seems that you did everything right because after 9.30.2005, the tenancy for a term became a tenacy at will so that either party could terminate the lease provided there was notice. If you could show the written documentation that says you gave them the appropriate 30-day notice, this will help you in court to establish intent to move out. If they are saying they didnt get the keys until mid-November, and there is no physical evidence to say that you didn't turn them in, the landlord will most likely loose because (1) You have written evidence of your intent to move and (2) The landlord will be the plaintiff which means he will have the burden of proving, by a proponderance of evidence (51% or more) that you didn't turn in your keys at the beginning of Novemeber which will be impossible without cameras of some sort.\nBUT, consult a property/contract lawyer. They will know the specific law of your state.
811678
If you have already signed the lease you can't get out of it without penalty.  Breaking a lease usually means you have to pay the rent for all the months included in the lease.  Now, if you are buying a home or are transfered by your job, usually they will charge you at least one month's rent.  Good luck with that.
141105
Make sure you can get out of your lease first then present those facts to your current landlord. If they dont give you a break, move.
232456
You must first report it to the landlord and they will have the problem removed within a certain amount of time.\n\nIf they don't then you will be able to.\n\nIf you really want to leave anyway, report it in writing so you can eventually get a lawyer and get out of the lease with their help. Everything needs to be done in writing or there is no proof for the court to believe you over the landlord.
645720
If you are still in the current lease (and it is signed by you and the landlord), it can't be cancelled unless you've broken the terms of the lease. If you pay on time, etc. and the landlord tries to cancel it and raise the rent, take him to court- you'll win.
839069
I can only suggest seeing a lawyer if they do not want to let you out of the lease.  Have you given your landlord some type of documentation from your doctor stating the problem?  Depending on the time left on your lease, if it's not to long, you may be able to work out a deal with the landlord.  Good Luck KG
613744
Unfortunately, without having a copy of the lease you cannot sue him for deciding not to rent to you.  You have no proof that you and he had a contract (hard lesson learned).\n\nHe is, however, obligated to return your security deposit.  If he doesn't answer the next time you try to call him he doesn't answer, tell him you've contacted a lawyer and he'll be in touch about the return of your security deposit.  The talk of a lawyer alone should scare him into returning your money.  If that doesn't work, you may need to contact a lawyer for real.  You say you have a receipt proving you paid him the deposit, so he can't deny he owes you that money.  \n\nGood luck with everything and I hope you find another place soon.  Next time do not leave without a copy of the lease in your hand...
372585
I would think it would be in your lease, your and their responsibilities and obligations, I would check it and if they are not following their part, get a lawyer
1102386
If it does not state that those were included specifically IN THE LEASE, then it is very unlikely that you can do anything at all. I suggest you read your lease carefully and, if after reading it you still have reason to believe you should have had both items, I suggest you speak to a lawyer. There may be nothing you can do.
1057772
Look at your original lease.  He cannot add terms or conditions to the original document.  That constitues a breach.  DO NOT sign the new one without talking to a lawyer about what your rights are in regards to the original contract.  When someone changes a material portion of the lease, they are offering you a new lease.  He is still responsible for what is under the original before the date of the new one.  \n\nNow I'm telling you this without looking at the lease, and without knowing the laws in your area.  you should definitely have a  lawyer look at it though.  \n\nJust a thought....you might want to consider moving anyway, but at least get rid of the 30-day eveiction notice part.  Please have it checked out though.\n\n  me
928541
***Ok I saw the revision of the contract and it looks better then the first one. But I would definitely tell you that you should go to a lawyer who knows much about contracts for you to be able to make this contract completely solid and legal. Usually you should be able to find lawyers who you can pay a minimal fee to just to have them look over and notarize the contract to make it legal. It's best advised to do that in case a lawsuit occurs one day.\n\nYou can go to http://www.findlaw.com to find lawyers in your area or read up on some of the legal rules, cases and issues that might be of help to you with this contract further. Good luck!!\n**********\nThere are both pros and cons to this contract. \nA states that it is a year long lease. But I find something here that I feel you may need to check on so that if you end up getting sued, you have evidence to prove that the other party has to pay damages; I don't see a termination in A. B says that in the month to month tenancy, either party can terminate the agreement by giving a written notice of intention to terminate at least 30 days prior to the date of termination. A doesn't state that.....and A needs to state that in case you go with A and the tenant decides midway that they want to leave without giving you notice. \n\nI would say A is a good way to go, but then B is also a good way to go too because it's a month to month lease. A is good because it is a year contract that if you get a lawyer to help you with the glitch I mentioned you would be fine. You don't have to worry about whether the tenant will leave next month or not because he or she will be there for the whole year and will be paying on time. Month to month tenancy is a little risky and should only be used with tenants who don't want to rent out for a year or more, but want to rent for a month or so until they can go somewhere else or whatever the situation might be. I say go with A and add that clause that either party can terminate and give notice prior to the date of termination.
633916
talk to ur landlord.make up some excuse.\nwhen i moved,i told him that i was buying a house and he was ok to break the lease.
1172146
That depends on state and county. You need a lawyer. Next time don't rent without having a lawyer draft you a lease agreement and getting the tenant to sign it.
211944
First did you sign that lease ? If you did  you have signed a legal binding contract no matter if you moved in or not .The landlord can carry you to court and charge you for all past due rent plus a cost of a lease break,I would call her (be nice) and ask her where you stand as far as your lease goes at this time trust me I use to be an apartment manager she has the ups on you the cards are in her hands.If she wont talk to you go over her head and call the district manager.good luck
500623
What you need to do is to file a Complaint in Landlord/Tenant Court. Bring all the proof with you when you go to the Court. If the apartment is within the City of New York, then you need to file a complaint with the Board of Health, if it is not file a complaint with the local health department. If you have a witness bring them with you to sign an affidavit. Purchase a disposable digital camera and take pictures to document the condition of the apartment.\n\nDocument, as well any and all medical treatment, along with any medications that you are taking due to the condition of the apartment.\n\nBring a copy of your lease with you to Court. If the Landlord or his Agent is a Realtor, report him to the state licensing board. If the Realtor happens to be an attorney, file a Complaint with the local Bar association, as well.
831862
Take him on Judge Alex?\n\nIf there was never a check in sheet you really have no way of proving what was damaged before you moved in....\n\nIs there anything in the lease that might help you?