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Breaking Lease Questions

My situation is complicated so I am trying to keep it as short as possible.

What are the rules/regulations on notifying the tenants of a manager change? management company change? owner change?

If something written in the lease was explained to me in 2004 is not being upheld now, if it's not in writing, do I have a leg to stand on? (it was explained to my mom the same way, so it's not just me that is questioning them)

If I requested the owner's contact information, and it was refused to me, I read online that I can request it again in writing and if it's refused I can sue - is this correct?

If I break a lease, and pay the reletting fee, what is the ''normal'' policy on the months that I would be defaulting on? Is that rent due up front 100% or do I pay it on the month that it would be due? She is saying it's due up front...but how easy would it be to get that money back from them and if I'm moving, how would I know if the apartment was leased again???


Asked on 3/02/07, 11:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sharon Campbell Sharon K. Campbell

Re: Breaking Lease Questions

If you make a written request to the manager for the name and address of the owner, it must be provided to you within 7 days of receipt of the notice. You must also include a sentence to the effect that if the information is not provided, legal action may be taken. If you send the notice with the necessary language and the information is not provided, you have the right to terminate the lease. Be advised that I have never seen a landlord honor a lawfully terminated lease. You will probably have to sue to enforce it.

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Answered on 3/02/07, 4:42 pm


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