Desperately need to get out of a lease in Maryland
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Desperately need to get out of a lease in Maryland
I could really use some advice about how to break my current lease. I live in Parkville, MD at Skylark Pointe Apartments and I have a lease until November of this year. The first thing is that not more than a few weeks after I moved in my apartment was broken into and robbed. Secondly, I keep getting stuck inside or outside of my apartment. There is something wrong with the door so that it sticks and I have been trapped in my house for hours waiting for someone from maintenance to come and let me out. They come, open the door, but, they never actually fix the problem and its getting worse. What if there is an emergency and I can’t get out of my apartment? Next, on this seemingly impossible list of incidents, the garbage truck at this development backed into my car causing over $6,000 in damages that I can’t afford to pay for. Finally, my daughter was sexually assaulted by a man who lives and works two blocks away and she is afraid to leave the house. What can I do?
Asked on June 10, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Maryland
Answers:
J.V., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
first off there are numerous issues at play here and I strongly advise you to consult a local attorney to represent you to the landlord and try to get you out asap. In general a lease cannot be broken as it is a contract but some include language such as guarantees safety or a good environment etc. If so that's one way to get out. Usually you also can get out if you find another person to take it over.
However at this point I would really advise simply to hire an attorney. Not only for the lease but to ensure the damage to the car is covered as you are not responsible if done by someone else its their insurance that's responsible and if on landlords property it may be a tool you can use to help get out of the lease. Bring everything to the attorney and explain the situation and I wish you lots of luck with everything
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