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Did Your Landlord Breach Your Lease?

  • Published: August 20, 2021
Did Your Landlord Breach Your Lease

The vast majority of people who sign a lease in California intend to stay for the entire year; however, circumstances can change quickly. Therefore, you may want to leave before your lease is up. If you break your lease, you need to know what responsibilities you have and when this is justified. Furthermore, your landlord might try to break your lease or force you to move out early as well. What does this look like, and when is this allowed?

When A Landlord Can Break Your Lease

When you sign a lease, you and your landlord are under a binding contract. Usually, this lasts a year. Under a typical lease, a landlord cannot force you to move out unless:

  • You violate the lease terms, such as throwing large parties or damaging the property
  • You fail to pay rent on time
  • You commit a felony

Under these circumstances, a landlord might be able to break your lease; however, he or she still has to give you three days’ notice before filing an eviction lawsuit.

If you decide to move out early, you may still be obligated to pay rent for the entire year, unless you meet a specific set of circumstances.

When You Can Justify Breaking Your Lease In CA

There are several situations where breaking your lease early can be justified in California. Examples include:

  • You or a family member is suffering from domestic violence.
  • You are starting active military service.
  • Your rental unit is unsafe or is in violation of health and safety codes in California.

If you are planning on breaking your lease ahead of time, then you need the help of a real estate attorney Anaheim CA.

Contact The Katje Law Group For A Real Estate Lawyer Anaheim Hills

You need to have your rights defended under California laws. Therefore, rely on Anaheim California real estate lawyers, such as the Katje Law Group. We will always advocate for your best interests, so contact us today!

September Katje, Esq.

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Ms. Katje earned her Juris Doctorate at California Western School of Law, San Diego, California, graduated Cum Laude and was a Dean’s Honor List recipient. She was also a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Contracts I and Contracts II. Ms. Katje was a member of the Law Review and International Law Journal at California Western School Law, where she was an Associate Editor.



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