Can I cancel a lease agreement that has not started yet?
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Can I cancel a lease agreement that has not started yet?
Starts in 8 days and want to cancel due to personal reasons. Deposit already cashed by landlord.
Asked on December 17, 2011 under Real Estate Law, New Hampshire
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If you have signed a written lease but have not moved into the rental, you have to carefully read the written lease in that its terms and conditions control the obligations you owe the landlord and vice versa in the absence of conflicting law as to whether you can cancel the lease without recourse.
If the agreement does not set forth a basis for you to cancel your lease without recourse then I see issues for you. Perhaps the best way to try and cancel the lease with your landlord is to speak with him or her about your situation. Another option is to sublease the rental by you.
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