GENERAL INFORMATION: The Apt Manager said I can break my lease without Penalty

The Apartment Manager said I can break my lease without penalty

Part of the "Pick My Brain Series"

A client told me today that her apartment manager said she could break her lease without penalty because the apartment hot water heater is not working and the apartment complex has been having security issues.

I suggested she have the apartment manager "put it in writing" or, at the very least, sign a letter to that effect.

A funny thing happened when my client suggested that - the manager said "I can't put that in writing, my management would kill me". All of a sudden, it became clear, the apartment manager couldn't really promise that the complex wouldn't take action against my client.

When someone promises something - always get it in writing ESPECIALLY IF IT CONCERNS MONEY.

GENERAL INFORMATION: When the complex find out you lied on your Application

If you lied - You Lose!

The complex is well within their rights to keep not only your application, but falsifying your application gives them the right to keep the administration fee and all deposit monies.

And 99.9% of the time, they will. This is a clear warning - don't lie on your application.

It could cost you and cost you BIG.