Lease Termination Legalities Ohio

Summary

In Ohio, early lease termination is allowed under specific conditions like military duty, landlord violations, or unsafe living conditions. Changing schools is not typically a valid reason for lease termination without penalty. Review the lease agreement for any early termination clauses or consult a local attorney for specific advice.

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Apartment leasing contract
Hello **** ****, I understand you need help with an apartment leasing contract. Can you please specify the issue? Also, may I know your location as the laws vary by region?
My son signed a leasing contract for next school year that he was advised to do by his coach , but since then his coach has been let go from position as well as the coaching staff . And My son is not sure of his future at the college he attends and he wants to be let out of his lease but the landlord isn’t allowing any flexibility , so I want to know if I could terminate our lease and what would be the repercussions of it ?
Hello ****, can you please tell me in which country and state this lease was signed? Laws regarding lease termination vary depending on location.
The lease is in Youngstown ,Ohio
Hello ****, in Ohio, the law allows early lease termination under certain conditions such as:
*. Military duty
*. Landlord's violation of lease terms
*. Unsafe or unhealthy living conditions
To terminate without cause, the lease may have termination fees. It's advised to consult with a local attorney.
The cause is that he will probably be leaving Youngstown state and attending college in another states
Hello ****, in Ohio, changing schools unfortunately isn't typically a valid reason for terminating a lease without penalty. However, the lease agreement might have a clause about early termination. It's recommended to review the contract or consult with a local attorney for specific advice.
Ok, thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you need more help, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with your son's college transition and the lease issue.