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meimei0183 | Can I break my lease if a murder was committed in my apt complex? |
There was a double homicide committed in my apt complex a couple of buildings down from mine. Two men were stabbed to death and the front of my apt is a crime scene. I left for work this morning to find police outside of my apt and my apt taped off. I am a single female who lives alone. I no longer feel safe here. Is this grounds for breaking my lease in a way that will not harm my credit?
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This is the second time in the last 3 months that something like this has happened in my apt complex. |
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John G
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Maybe.
What the Landlord OWES you -whether or NOT its in the lease, is a reasonable degree of security -and the word, "reasonable," is interpreted in accordance with everything that has a bearing on the matter: is it a high crime area? Area lighting? Etc.
And you must also ask what anyone could have done to prevent or control the situation. If the answer is, "nothing," then your legal basis for making a hasty exit is a bit fragile. And, of course, if the area has a "reputation," and you knew, or should have know it, then you went in with your eyes wide open, the Lanlord's attorney will probably say.
It is important to establish patterns of landlord negligence in related areas, as well, if you can. Are the premises well maintained, halls and stairwells clean? How about electricity and plumbing? What has been the experience of other tenants? If there clearly is a history of negligence, than there is some reason to see the murder scene as having been more possible because of that.
And all of the above is very "iffy."
The key words of your question are, "single female living alone," or as folks who make a living from crime like to think of it, "TARGET." And that fact alone may be enough for you to simply ask the Landlord for an early exit, without threatening anyone with legal action. I would be inclined simply to plead my case in that way and see what reaction you get. If there is a resident manager, who is friendly and competent, that's a place to start. He or she may refer you elsewhere, but getting their sympathy would be a good idea. If they have someone else on a waiting list, there really is no reason for them NOT to let you move out -maybe they'll want to keep 1/2 the security deposit in exchange for the privilege.
Even if you get into a big fight, you bail out and refuse to pay any more rent, and even IF that hits your credit report, any credit underwriter who matters (such a bank loan officer) will take your story into consideration -and if your credit report is otherwise OK, there should be no damage. I've had various people and entities use that old credit threat with me, and my response has always been, "Make my day."
Nothing I've said is definitive, but I hope it helps you think it through a bit.
Good luck. |
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Niksmom
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Go to http://www.findlaw.com and look up tenants right under the real estate heading. You could also try just talking to your landlord about your concern for your safety and see if they will let you out of your lease. You never know what or how someone might help you unless you ask. The worst thing they can say is no. In my experience though, people are usually more understanding and generous when you just simply ask for what you want. It's worth a shot. |
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Godly_Expert
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Please know that homcides usually don't happen randomly and for no reason at all, they usually involve bad people who have a bad relationship with eachother. Also, being a single female, I would invest in some pepper spray. But as long as you are not in a genuinely bad neighborhood that may possibly be the closest you will ever get to something like that, cause throughout the US its pretty rare unless you live in a sh!thole. |
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Expert Realtor
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Unless someone broke into your individual apartment, then there is very little you can do. This is a huge problem in some areas, and that is why the law offers very little protection. |
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iltmaemc
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Just because there was a violent crime next door does not mean it will happen again. You could move to another complex and the same thing could happen at the new apt.
we live in a violent world. be street wise yourself and you should be safe. be aware of your surroundings. good luck |
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Box815
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No.
It's not your landlord's fault. |
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Ari
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I understand that you may feel unsafe--unfortunately feeling unsafe isn't legal grounds to break a lease. It is a legally binding contract, and you're in it for the duration of the lease unless there is a clause that you can provide 30 days notice. |
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TheMom
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Unless it was the landlord who did the stabbing this would not effect your lease at all. Chances are the crime had noi more to do with the landlord then it did you. |
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paganmom
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While there is no legal precidence for it, you can talk to the manager and see if it would be possible for you to sublet the apartment. Or see if they will allow you to find someone to move in and sign a brand new lease. You most likely will not be able to leave on your own. |
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jim06744
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you can always break your lease, you'll just lose your deposit and depending on where you live landlord may or may not try to go after yo u for more. |
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Doctor Foo
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right now the landlord probably has multiple requests from tenants requesting to break the lease, plus news coverage of the event will not make for good advertising to entice new tenants to fill the recently vacant units. There may be local legislation addressing this matter (it's state by state) but for the most part, unless a stipulation in the lease has been broken, you probably don't have much recourse. You're best bet is to speak to the landlord, plead your case, and rely on their compassion. If that gets you nowhere then you may want to find out what the penalties for breaking a lease are. A handful of money should be worth your peace of mind. |
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D squared
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Unfortunately, no. You may have a case if the landlord was negligent in maintaining the property in a safe manner. Such as knowingly leaving doors unsecured so anyone can access the building etc. A double murder is a "random act". I'm sure your landlord could not for see such a crime happening. From what you have written here, the crime was done several buildings down from you. That alone means your landlord is not responsible. If it really bothers you I would suggest you speak with the landlord in a very very nice manner and ask if you can break the lease. Play on his sympathy, he might let you go. Realize too that he is a business man and he depends on the rental income to live on and also pay the mortgage on the building. Best of luck to you. |
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gs_analyst
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As a lawyer in the making, I would say yes. Given your situation, any reasonable judge would agree. Just because something has not happened to you does not mean it won't. If I were you, I would appear deathly afraid of my dwelling; enough to cause illness to your overall health and well being...if you catch my drift |
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