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How to get out of a lease due to abusive room mates
I had an altercation with my room mates. One of the physically grabbed me and shook me. I threw water on her to try and calm her down. At that point, she grabbed a vase and tried to break it over my head however before she was able to, my friend was able to step between us. It was then that her boyfriend got into my friends face and verbally threatened to get a gun by saying I got something for you and walking away to retrieve it.
Is there anyway I can get out of the lease? They initially said they would sign me out, but now they refuse to sign me out. I don't feel comfortable living there with them.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: How to get out of a lease due to abusive room mates
Get out and get a restraining order against the roommate and the boyfriend. (There are forms online to do this yourself). The boyfriend also made a criminal threat against you. Consider making a police report.
Talk to your landlord and explain to him why you are leaving. Don't ask for his permission, just do it. If he creates problems for you for "breaching your lease agreement", seek an attorney for limited representation (usually a couple hours in attorneys fees) to deal with the landlord and explain why your continued performance under the lease is excused.
Best of luck!
Re: How to get out of a lease due to abusive room mates
Vases upside your head?? GUNS??!? Just get out any way you have to, and worry about the money issues ma�ana. Thank your lucky stars you weren't killed, injured, or thrown in the hoosegow. Next time you might not be so lucky.
Re: How to get out of a lease due to abusive room mates
You can talk to the landlord and ask to be released from the lease. But, you can and should go to court and get a restraining order.
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