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    karynbubbles Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 13, 2007, 04:35 PM
    Can I get out of my lease when buying a house?
    I rent an apartment in the state of Kentucky. I am just getting ready to close on a home with 2 months left on my lease. I was told it was a Kentucky law that if I bought a home I could get out of my lease. Is this correct?
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    May 13, 2007, 05:10 PM
    Don't beleve so, have you talked to the landlord? That is always the first thing, even if they don't have to, many good landlords will let you out just being nice.
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    May 14, 2007, 04:32 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by karynbubbles
    I rent an apartment in the state of Kentucky. I am just getting ready to close on a home with 2 months left on my lease. I was told it was a kentucky law that if i bought a home i could get out of my lease. Is this correct ??
    This is an old wives tale. You signed a legal agreement to rent for a specific period and will most likely be held to the legal agreement. See if the landlord will accept a buy out. Don't just walk away from this. There could be serious and costly consequences down the line.
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    May 14, 2007, 08:19 PM
    I'm related to a Kentucky lawyer and he says your chances of an early out are zero. Pay the next two months and jope he gets a new tenant soon, you'll get the difference.

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