Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Re: How do I break a lease after 2 attempted burglarys?

You cannot break a fixed-term lease without a material breach of contract. Some may tell you that you can give 30 days written notice, but htis is incorrect. Show the landlord your problem and police reports. If you allow access to the apartment to show it to new tenants they will probably allow you off the lease once it is re-rented, although they have no obligation to do that.

Re: How do I break a lease after 2 attempted burglarys?

I'm sorry for your fear and apprehension. If you have two month's left on the lease, you're better off staying, because you'd have to give 30 days notice that you're leaving and that would leave you with only a month left. I suggest you give notice that you are leaving when the lease is up (in two months) and look for another apartment. It would be nice if you could set up a bright light to shine outside your window at night to illuminate the area. At least get a friend to spend the nights with you. Also Make sure to double-check the locks on your window and put a broom handle in there as well. Additionally, see if you can tape a personal alarm to the window and the wall, so that if the window is opened, it will pull the pin and sound a shrieking alarm. Good Luck.