Is there any way that we can get out of a lease that we signed if our landlord failed to find us roommates?

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Is there any way that we can get out of a lease that we signed if our landlord failed to find us roommates?

The landlord told us to try and find roommates but after a long search we couldn’t. She agreed that if we didn’t find roommates that she would but it seems as though she is not having good luck with her search. We would like to end the contract now and find a new place to stay so that when August comes around (move-in month), we won’t be stuck with no place to live. However, the landlord wants us to wait until August to see if we will have roommates, but by then, it will be too late and other apartment complexes will be filled.

Asked on May 24, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Tennessee

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Okay well you need to go to legal aid or student services to get some help here.  You signed a contract and one needs to read that contract to see what is says.  If your "agreement" with the landlord as to the "other roommmate" is not in the lease then you have a problem. You could be in breach.  Get help.  Good luck.


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