How can I break a lease without owing the rest of the rent?
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How can I break a lease without owing the rest of the rent?
About 6 weeks after signing the lease, the landlords put the 2 family house on the market. Now, 4 months later, the new landlords are dictating where we can park and have taken away our garage space as it was a verbal agreement not a written one. They are remodeling downstairs and the noise is loud at all times of the day. This is not the situation we signed up for. What can we do?
Asked on November 1, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Connecticut
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country when a tenant rents a unit from the landlord there is the implied warranty of habitability where the tenant essentially has free use of the rented unit where the landlord or third parties do not interfere with the tenant's enjoyment of the premises.
From what you have written, you seemingly have an issue with the landlord concerning habitability issues of the rented unit. I suggest that you consult with a real estate attorney further to get more direction concerning the matter you have written about.
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