https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:54:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2343695 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 22:42:24 +0000 MrsRcCar 2343695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I contacts the office (again) about our AC. They insist it will be addressed tomorrow. ::insert eye roll here:: I will believe it when I see it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342673 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 08:25:48 +0000 Greentea 2342673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, all of your state's laws will be online, so try to find specific laws they are in violation of. And specific ways they are not holding up the lease, find specific language. :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342653 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 08:01:59 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2342653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First of all, start documenting everything in writing. The date you moved in, the issues, the date you notified them of other issues, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342575 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:29:32 +0000 Greentea 2342575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: I have found that you can get out, but usually they charge you a fee to relist or find someone knew, sometimes it is just a fee to get free. Did you check mention of subletting or breaking lease in the lease? Where I currently live you have to find someone usually, to take the lease over but they sign a new lease. My new place lets you leave with just a fee because it is a very regulated building.</p> <p>People die in my state if they don't have AC, and it isn't healthy over 78. Not to scare you, it is usually the elderly. But I wouldn't hesitate to send an email with strong words because it really is a health issue.</p> <p>I am sorry! Are there any law clinics, do you have an attorney? Tenant advocacy can help! I know how terrible it can be to find out a place is unfortunate! Look over the lease and see if you can identify any specific ways the landlords are not holding up the lease and document! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342552 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 23:47:41 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2342552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As far as I know workingh HVAC is a habitability issue. According to the following in IN you can't withhold rent but you can sue!<br /> <a href="http://www.indianalegalservices.org/node/315/warranty-habitability" rel="nofollow">http://www.indianalegalservices.org/node/315/warranty-habitability</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342544 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 23:27:34 +0000 MrsRcCar 2342544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: @sunny: @littlejoy: Thanks ladies. I will be calling around tomorrow to advocacy groups. This complex hasn't held up their end of lease really at all. I just want a safe place for my boys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342522 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 22:39:14 +0000 littlejoy 2342522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You'll want to check your state's laws. Typically, a property manager or landlord cannot charge more than 1.5 months rent for breaking the lease. I say check your state because open landlords will create their own rules, but that doesn't mean it's legal. Deposits cannot be used towards rent or breaking the lease, but they have to fairly honor the deposit (I'd take photos of every room to prove you leave it in good shape). </p> <p>I would not try to get a sublease or anything like that. Give 30 days notice, give the lease breaking fee, and cut your losses.</p> <p>Eta: I would definitely seek help from a renter's advocacy group. If your landlord isn't meeting their side of the lease, I'm not certain you're liable for charges. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342521 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 22:39:05 +0000 sunny 2342521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm guessing it depends on the laws in your state. There are usually renters advocacy groups for each state which can help with this type of stuff. I am guessing documenting each interaction with management and what you've asked for is the first step (though I am no lawyer!). Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342519 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 22:38:33 +0000 youboots 2342519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>See if there is a renters rights non profit in your area. And document with dates and times and all emails/ other info. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-a-lease#post-2342512 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 22:20:28 +0000 MrsRcCar 2342512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need help to get out of our lease. This place is terrible! The model they showed us is nothing like the unit they assigned to us! We did our walk thru and gave them a list of things that needed fixed or documented for record. None of the things on the list have been fixed expect the stove (that nearly burned down our apartment). Tonight as I type this our AC unit isn't working (and hasn't in over 2 weeks) it is more then 80 degrees in our apartment. They said they will get to it when they can because AC is a luxury item. I am just so over this place. Plus my neighbors take sport in shooting at each other. </p> <p>How do we get out of our lease with least penalty possible? I hate this place! </p> <p>/rant </p>