Dear John Smith, please accept this email as an indication that I do not intend to renew our lease. My last rent payment will be on January 1, 2021. I will move and hand over my keys by January 31, 2021. My transfer address to return my depot is 1234 Brook Lane, Anytown, TX 77777.Domestic Violence: In some states (such as Nevada and Washington), landlord-tenant laws allow survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or illegal harassment to break a lease and move if necessary. If your tenant sends an early termination letter with this reason, check your state`s laws to see what your obligations are. Even if your state doesn`t protect victims, it`s not wise to force your tenant to stay in a dangerous situation. Divorce/illness: Just like job loss, divorce or serious illness can have a serious impact on your tenants` finances. Even if you`re not legally obligated to exempt your tenants from a lease in these extenuating situations, giving your tenants an exit makes a difficult situation a little easier for everyone involved. For example, if a couple in your home decides to separate, paying rent could become a major source of litigation. Similarly, if a tenant tells you that they have to leave their premises because of a death in the family (roommate or parent) or because of a serious illness, it is advisable to show compassion.
Domestic violence, harassment, stalking or sexual assault. In many states, victims of domestic violence, sexual harassment, and/or criminal harassment may terminate their lease prematurely. The victim must inform the owner that there is a real risk of future violence at the scene. This must be done in writing. The premises in this case are widely defined and can include in the apartment, corridors, parking, laundry room, gym, courtyard, front and back of the property, etc. There is a certain period of time after the incident when the victim can send the letter of intent to evict. This will vary from state to state. In some places, it must be sent within 90 days of promotions. The notice must also be accompanied by documents proving the tenant`s claims. These documents can be police reports, court orders, medical records, etc.
The victim is only liable for rent due up to the date of termination and all other unpaid obligations. If a landlord is threatened with financial damage as a result of the termination, they can sue the “opposing party.” This party would be the alleged perpetrator of the attack, harassment or harassment. The property owner or manager also cannot withhold the deposit as a form of punishment. For more advice on your particular situation, please read your state`s legislation. Indicate the reason why you need to terminate the lease earlier. Some owners may simply let you go without any conditions. If this is the case, ask for a signed statement that you will be released from the rest of your lease and exempt from its terms, especially financial liability. A person who has been sexually assaulted may be able to break their lease prematurely.
See Sexual assault and early termination of tenancy for more information. Offer your deposit as compensation. You need to understand that if you break a lease, your landlord can face significant financial losses. The best way to remedy this situation and avoid a credit judgment, a public record on your credit report, is to reach a compromise. Offer to lose your deposit as compensation for inconvenience and possible losses caused by premature breach of your lease. In case of damage to the property, the deposit will always be kept. So it would be a good idea to take care of all the repairs and painting. If you need to move for health reasons, you can use Disability Rights Texas` Early Lease Termination Request tool to write a letter asking you to terminate your lease prematurely. If you ask to terminate your lease prematurely, but your landlord or creditor continues to charge rent or fees, you can use the Stop Harassment of Debt Collectors tool to tell them to stop.
It`s pretty bad, but there`s a big loophole. Most states require the landlord to actively look for a new tenant to rent if you break a lease, and you`re no longer responsible for the rent once a new tenant arrives. Check with your local housing authority to see what your state laws say about how to get out of a lease. .
