Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

Legal Reasons for Breaking a Lease

My husband and I have lived in an apartment for over five years and are considered good tenants. Recently my husband had to take a job in another state for his health. We have about nine months to go on a yearly lease. We want to find another tenant for the landlord but if we don't, is there a legal way to break the lease, as the new job is over 100 miles away and my husband is getting tired of driving. We considered taking a month to month lease but the 20% surcharge on each month's rent seemed excessive to us. Any suggestions?


Asked on 6/14/00, 8:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Murray Eckell Eckell,Sparks,Levy, Auerbach,Monte,Rainer,&Sloane

Re: Legal Reasons for Breaking a Lease

unless your lease allows you to terminate if employment moves, you are stuck with the terms of the contract. However, you should, in a congenial manner, request your landlord to allow you to leave. Perhaps he will do so for an affordable penalty.

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Answered on 8/07/00, 9:33 am


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