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Can you get out of a lease for medical reasons?

Asked Nov 17, 2010, 07:02 PM — 3 Answers
I became really ill about 3 months ago and spent over a month in the hospital. I have since been on disablility due to not being able to work. I called my apartment complex and told them my situation, it is a reoccuring illness and I have had to stay with my mom because I have not been able to take care of myself. They want me to pay almost $5000 to get out of my lease. Is there any way that I can get out of it legally? I need to move in with my mother due to not being able to work..

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Nov 17, 2010, 07:05 PM


Often, no, but you will depend on the exact terms of the lease and where you live, ( if in the US each state has its own laws)

What is the rules on lease as to ability to sub lease it out
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Nov 17, 2010, 07:08 PM
Given your health, I would hire a lawyer to help you. The lawyer will cost a lot less than $5000 and can probably negotiate a lower payment.

Is some of that money unpaid rent?
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Nov 17, 2010, 07:14 PM


I would try and contact an ADA lawyer
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