Breaking Lease Due Delays

Summary

If a landlord in California delays move-in or fails to meet lease terms, tenants may have grounds to break the lease. Review your lease for relevant clauses and document all communications. California law allows lease termination if the landlord fails to maintain habitable conditions. Consider contacting tenant rights organizations for personalized advice.

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I want to break out of my lease. My landlord delayed the move in by a week and was supposed to update us by midday today on whether we can still move in day after but they still haven’t. When we called they said they’ll let us know by * pm today (giving us only * hours to prepare). They have caused so much stress i absolutely do not want to have to move in with them
Hi ****! I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In California, here are some points to consider when dealing with a lease issue:
- Check your lease agreement for any clauses about delays or cancellations.
- California law allows tenants to break a lease if the landlord fails to maintain habitable conditions.
- Document all communications with your landlord.
Have you already discussed any possible solutions with your landlord?
I did, they said the only way to get out of it is by finding someone else to takeover my lease
It sounds like a tricky situation, ****. In California, if your landlord failed to provide habitable conditions or didn't meet the lease terms, you might have a case. Have you considered looking into whether there are any tenant rights organizations in your area that can offer more personalized advice?