Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Minnesota
Breaking Lease
I am currently under a 12 month lease and have lived in the same apartment with my husband for 2 years. We just found out we are having a baby and would like to purchase a home. Our lease is not up until August and our baby is due in June. There is not a buy out clause on our lease. Do we have any options for breaking our lease?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Breaking Lease
There is always the possibility of finding someone to take over the rest of your lease. Usually the landlord would have a right to either accept or reject the new tenant, however. This option could be your best bet.
It might be a good idea to bring up the question with the manager or landlord and see how they react. Maybe you could make a deal. This is easier in buildings where there is a waiting list than where they have vacant apartments.
Or, maybe you would be well advised to find a new home but move after the baby is born.
Good luck.
This response is for general information purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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