Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Iowa

Can I break this lease

I signed an apartment 12month lease while medically high on anti depressants. Is it possible to break this lease. I technically did not move into this apartment. I have paid rent for 2 months now for a vacant apartment. What are my options. I was overdosed and inpatient at local hospital prior to signing the lease. I found out that my antidepressants were too strong for me as they put me into an overdose. while taking this I was irrational and signed a lease.


Asked on 12/11/06, 3:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Anderson Anderson Business Law LLC

Re: Can I break this lease

At this point you should undertake a non-judicial remedy of informal rescission. A letter from your attorney, accompanied by an Affidavit from you and backed by medical records or letter from your MD may be effective.

I have been a Landlord for 25 years.

You will need to act fast and may be better off if you offer to pay for sign and rental ad to get the unit re-rented.

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Answered on 12/11/06, 7:30 am


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