Breaking a lease
A tenant is trying to purchase a home and would like to terminate their lease agreement and receive their deposit back. Can a tenant legally break a lease without penalty if they are purchasing a home to be their primary residence?
Asked on 2/19/01, 11:33 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Alexander M. Rosenfeld
Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.
Re: Breaking a lease
Atty Finner's reply is accurate. The reason you give in your question is insufficient to 'break' the lease.
Answered on 4/04/01, 9:26 pm
Wendell Finner
Wendell Finner, P.A.
Re: Breaking a lease
A lease is a binding contract between the tenant and the landlord. Unless the contract allows for early termination, both the tenant and the landlord are responsible for their promises to pay rent and provide housing for the entire lease term.
Answered on 4/03/01, 5:02 am
