Breaking Lease For Job

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In North Carolina, breaking a lease for a job relocation is not typically a legal reason. Exceptions include starting active military duty, unsafe rental conditions, or landlord harassment. Check your lease for specific clauses.

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I got a job at a police department in Virginia I currently live in nc can I break my lease
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In North Carolina, there are certain situations where you can legally break a lease without penalty:
- You are starting active military duty.
- The rental unit is unsafe or violates North Carolina Health and Safety Codes.
- Your landlord harasses you or violates your privacy rights.
Moving for a job isn't usually a legal reason to break a lease. However, your lease might have a clause about this situation. Please check your lease agreement.