How Do You Break An Apartment Lease Legally In Arizona?
Although it is possible to legally break your lease in Arizona, as of February 2010, the state allows only one reason to end a lease without a penalty: If the landlord is not maintaining the apartment so that it is safe and inhabitable, you can leave without paying a fee, but if you break your lease for any other reason, there will be penalties involved. Review your lease agreement to look for the section about breaking your lease. It will detail the penalties for breaking your lease in the state as well as any conditions that must be met before you can break the lease without being penalized. Pay attention to the notice period listed in the agreement, which is usually 30 to 60 days. Seek the assistance of a lawyer that specializes in renter’s rights; if you don’t know any lawyers, ask friends and colleagues for referrals. You can also get help from an organization such as Arizona Tenants Advocates, which offers assistance to renters who need to break a lease. If you have a meeting wit
