Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Indiana

Re: Lease validity after natural disaster

What does your lease say? Generally, you should be able to break your lease and get a rebate, but oyur lease should have very specific language on what happens when it is impossible to perform under the lease. Review the lease and email me with the details if you want a more detailed opinion.

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Re: Lease validity after natural disaster

If the apartment is uninhabitable due to the damage, you have the right to leave immediately. Your lease might have a specific provision that deals with damage and/or destruction and termination of the lease. Generally, you should be able to treat the lease as terminated but you should check with management about whether they have alternative places for you to live until repairs are made. Generally, you cannot expect the landlord to pay you for the time you cannot live there, your renter's insurance should pay relocation costs. If you move out be sure to provide a forwarding address in writing to management.