Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
Breaking a Lease Due to a Job Transfer/Change
I have recentlyl had a job change/transfer to another city in California. It is too far to commute so I need to move. I've been told a letter from my employer would allow me to break my lease without all of the penalties as long as I give notice. Is there any validity to this?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Breaking a Lease Due to a Job Transfer/Change
No. You should try to sublease the apartment with the landlord's consent, or find a new tenant. If you find a new tenant and the landlord unreasonably rejects him/her, you will not be liable for further rent. The landlord also has a duty to try to find another tenant when you leave.
Perhaps your employer can help find someone or help pay your extra rent cost for having 2 places.
Re: Breaking a Lease Due to a Job Transfer/Change
No. Good faith negotiation with the landlord or finding a new tenant to replace you is the only way.
Re: Breaking a Lease Due to a Job Transfer/Change
Your friend is wrong. Only members of the armed forces who receive orders to move can escape on the basis of need to relocate.
Re: Breaking a Lease Due to a Job Transfer/Change
Nope, but go to my web page to find out how to trick your landlord into getting you out of the lease. members.tripod.com/familylawca
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