Hi to all,
We live in a very quiet suburb apartment complex which was really nice until the murder/suicide happened. Our apartment looks directly into the front door of the apartment where this gruesome deed took place. The children that were murdered in their beds are the same age as mine! They attended the same schools! Thie place was a crime scene for more than a week and still the apartment has not been vacated, nor has his car been moved. It's a scene we get to see and re-live several times a day every time we drive by.

My children are very upset - mostly the 12 year old and they talk about moving back to our old home (just to get away from here). During some counseling it was mentioned that moving might be an option. Initially, I didn't want to move, but now I'm thinking better of it. Putting the family through another move so soon might be rough, but I will do whatever I need to do in order for my children to be safe and comfortable in their own home.

Do I have any means to approach the managers here and discuss breaking the lease based on these events? All of our neighbors, and I mean all 4 of them have moved out. We are surrounded by empty apartments at the moment. I believe that they had lived here for more than a year and were on a month-to-month lease. We have been here 4 1/2 months out of a 1 year lease.

Thanks for the help

I don't know what you mean by "do [you] have any means to approach the managers here and discuss breaking the lease."

I am assuming you are asking if you have grounds to break the lease. You certainly can approach the managers, discuss your concerns and ask the terms under which they will allow you to leave early.

The situation in the complex was (obviously) beyond the control of the managers so I don't know what they will say.

If Physicians or mental health professionals have advised that the move is in the best interest of your family/children I would present that info to the managers.