Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia

can i get out of a lease if my job transferred me to another location?

I just found out that i'm am being transferred to another store in about a month, but i signed a year lease at my apartment. Is there someway to get out of my lease since my landlord doesn't want to let me out of it?


Asked on 7/31/03, 10:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: can i get out of a lease if my job transferred me to another location?

Unless you can negotiate a settlement with the landlord, there is no way out of your lease except to pay the total amount due.

You may wish, however, to explore the possibility of subletting to another tenant if this is permitted under your lease.

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Answered on 8/01/03, 1:29 am


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