I signed a apartment lease yesterday in Texas, and I will like to back out of the lease today without paying a reletting fee of nearly 600 dollars. The landlord illegally changed my income on my application so that it would fit the requirement of renting. Though she was trying to be nice, I come to the realization that this will not be affordable being I am a college student. Can I somehow get out of this lease within this 24 hr period without paying?

This is a tough one. You signed the lease knowing what the costs would be and knowing that the landlord had fudged the income. I think a court would require the penalty.

But talk to the landlord. Since its only one day and since the landlord probably doesn't want a tenant who will have problems paying he may let you out. If he does get the release in writing.

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Originally Posted by ScottGem

This is a tough one. You signed the lease knowing what the costs would be and knowing that the landlord had fudged the income. I think a court would require the penalty.

But talk to the landlord. Since its only one day and since the landlord probably doesn't want a tenant who will have problems paying he may let you out. If he does get the release in writing.

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***Thank you! I am actually heading down there now to speak with her. I am hoping she works with me on this. Thank you for the response Scott!

Good luck and keep us posted.

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Originally Posted by Nikkisalyer

... The landlord illegally changed my income on my application so that it would fit the requirment of renting. Though she was trying to be nice, ...

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The LL normally would not have had to fudge the application, but could simply have ignored the income. Which suggests to me that she needed to get it approved by someone else. Rental guarantee program of some sort perhaps? If they find out about this she could be in trouble.

When did you realize your income amount had been altered? I think you are going to be held responsible for the reletting fee, aybe even full rent