Please help! My landlord management company refuses to let me terminate my lease early. What can I do?
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posted by pinksoftsoap
on May 19, 2008 -
25 answers
I am moving to a new apartment in Washington DC, and in reading over the lease there are a couple things I am not so sure about... Can you please take a look at the clauses and tell me if they seem reasonable?
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posted by allen8219
on May 19, 2008 -
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My landlord is a slime bucket and I need to break my lease. What kind of repercussions might I face?
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posted by Sloop John B
on May 14, 2008 -
11 answers
ApartmentFilter: I am currently leasing an apartment month-to-month (continuation of a twelve-month lease which ended in August 2007) and I told my landlord today that I intend to move out around May 18 of this year. He informed me that I would have to pay for the whole month of May instead of prorating the rent because "that's the way rent's done." Is this true?
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posted by pmdboi
on Apr 4, 2008 -
24 answers
Advise a San Francisco renter? I've about 6 weeks left on my current lease, and just had a new roommate move in. Rather than tack him on to the remaining time, my landlord would like to scrap the previous lease and have us sign on for a year. I've a feeling my roommate would prefer that as well. I, however, don't wish to be committed that long.
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posted by aladfar
on Apr 1, 2008 -
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Complicated, messy NYC roommate/landlord question: 4 roommates share a 3 bedroom converted into 4 (with permission). One roommate signed a lease for a new building without getting permission from current building to transfer name on lease to new roommate. Said old roommate now refuses to pay six months of rent (remainder of lease). Much, much more inside.
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posted by SeizeTheDay
on Mar 28, 2008 -
8 answers
Have you ever taken over someone's car lease? It seems like a great way to save money while leasing (no down payment), but what are the pitfalls?
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posted by ducksauce
on Mar 24, 2008 -
6 answers
What are the consequences of breaking an apartment lease in Washington, DC? And is it a dumb idea to enter into a year lease agreement knowing you'll probably have to back out in 6 months?
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posted by decoherence
on Mar 11, 2008 -
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Roommatefilter: My roommate/renter has asked for an extension to her lease with only a week's notice; I don't like living with her, but don't have anyone waiting to move in, either.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 2008 -
34 answers
Two year lease (new, used or swap) vs. buying a used car with the definite intention of getting rid of it after two years?
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posted by Nelsormensch
on Jan 24, 2008 -
6 answers
My practically-new car is having serious problems, but the dealers don't believe me. What can I do to get the car fixed once and for all, or else get out of my lease?
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posted by Lillitatiana
on Jan 13, 2008 -
17 answers
What's the best way you've found to evaluate whether to lease or buy when financing the purchase of a car? Can I treat it as a forward or future contract? Can I negotiate the strike price? Does anyone have experiences on which worked out cheaper for them (lease, buy)?
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posted by geoff.
on Jan 11, 2008 -
6 answers
I accepted a job in New York City that starts midsummer. I'm in school until the end of May. When do I start looking for a place to live?
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posted by goingonit
on Jan 6, 2008 -
6 answers
I live in a big apartment complex and the landlord sends me a letter 1.5 months before my lease is up with the rent increase. So I will be notified of the new rent on January 16 and no earlier. However, I have to give 30 days notice, and so only have about 2 weeks where I know my new rent and can find a new place. How do other renters deal with such a small window of time?
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posted by lpctstr;
on Jan 2, 2008 -
11 answers
What, if any, are the effects of express warranties by landlord and landlord's agents under New Jersey landlord tenant law?
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posted by bunnycup
on Dec 14, 2007 -
6 answers
How do I organize a a lease transfer? I live in Montreal Canada and have some people interested in my apartment. I have 6 months left in the lease and want to sign it over to them.
posted by Napierzaza
on Nov 17, 2007 -
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I just leased a two bedroom apartment. I want to rent out the 2nd bedroom however I do not want whom ever I rent the room out to, to go on my lease. The lease I signed of course says that only I am permitted to live in the apartment (even though its a two bedroom). Do people routinely rent out their extra rooms without adding people to their lease?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 20, 2007 -
10 answers
Should I give notice that I'm vacating my apartment, even though I might not be?
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posted by nzero
on Sep 18, 2007 -
13 answers
My girlfriend and I are wondering about what her rights are as to prematurely terminating her lease with a negligent landlord (in Ontario).
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posted by synecdoche
on Aug 22, 2007 -
5 answers
Is there any chance of getting back first and last month's rent from a landlord who didn't reveal known problems with an apartment?
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posted by Felicity Rilke
on Aug 4, 2007 -
6 answers
Financial judgement call: My current lease ends Sept. 30, and a much desired loft (city view! high ceilings and stainless appliances!) is available Aug. 30. Neither current or pending landlord will relent in the proper direction (i.e., +/- 30 days) so that, should I take the new place, I would definitely be paying two rents for one month. Ouch. Frugality battles aesthetics. Am I being foolish?
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posted by Haruspex
on Aug 4, 2007 -
28 answers
I have a water spot on my apartment ceiling (Tx). It looks like my lease says I will be held responsible. What do I do?
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posted by Sufi
on Jul 6, 2007 -
8 answers
Have any Chicago mefites had experience with Hunter Properties, Acorn Management, Lake Front Management, Lee Street Apartment Rentals, or Water Tower Realty? Praise is as welcome as criticism.
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posted by ztdavis
on Jul 4, 2007 -
3 answers
How do I break a California rental lease that hasn't started yet? Can an apartment refuse to remove one person from a lease two people signed if both roommates wish the removal?
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posted by avagoyle
on Jun 26, 2007 -
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Is
this mold? I just leased an apartment and then found standing water, a leak, and what looks like a lot of mold. I want out. Property manager obviously doesn't want to let me out without lots of money.
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posted by kookoobirdz
on Jun 21, 2007 -
21 answers
Landlord authorized the removal of my suitcases from front porch with no notification - possibilities for reimbursement?
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posted by youarenothere
on Jun 9, 2007 -
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We signed a lease (2 copies) on a new apartment in NYC, at our broker's office. The 2 copies were sent to the management company. As promised, the management company sent one of the copies back to us about a week later. It's got our original signatures, but the landlord didn't sign it! The line for the landlord's signature is empty. Doesn't this mean that we're bound to the terms of the contract, but the landlord is not? It seems very wrong. Is it normal? Should we demand a copy of the lease with the signatures of both parties on it?
posted by edlundart
on May 28, 2007 -
18 answers
Dream living situation turned nightmare. Is there a way get rid of the problem roomies before things turn even uglier?
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posted by kmtiszen
on May 18, 2007 -
19 answers
Ontario Tenants Filter: i'm in a weird situation with a rental
apartment- my landlord is trying to sell the building and is making
strange requests. i can't make sense of the ontario tenants' act.
your 2 cents would be very much appreciated.
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posted by ezola
on Apr 28, 2007 -
12 answers
i need a lawyer in the denton, tx area who specializes in or has experience with renter's rights.
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posted by radiosilents
on Apr 18, 2007 -
4 answers
