Is there any way I can get out of my lease?
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Is there any way I can get out of my lease?
I moved into my apartment 4 months ago with my brother. We asked the office about the crime level in the complex so we would know what to expect. We were told that the crime is not bad just small things that every complex has problems with. I understood. After we moved in and lived here for 3 months my brother moved out and now I’m here by myself and the crime is horrible. I spoke with the police station and they told me that this is the highest rated crime and apartment has. There have been murders/robberies/shootings and god knows what else here. I am very uncomfortable living here.
Asked on March 22, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Missouri
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Speak with a landlord-tenant attorney. Since you specifically asked about the crime and it was clearly a factor in you deciding to rent there, if the property manager, landlord, or rental agent knowingly misrepresented or lied about the amount of crime, that knowing mispresentation might constitute fraud, which could entitle you to rescind the lease and leave without penalty. This is something to discuss in detail with a lawyer. Good luck.
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