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Just signed a lease for a larger apt with twice the rent. Got laid off within the hour. The new landlord is not wanting to let me out of the lease. They already
by eloff 7y ago
Just signed a lease for a larger apt with twice the rent. Got laid off within the hour. The new landlord is not wanting to let me out of the lease. They already accepted the deposit and first months rent. Really bad timing.
- Rebles 7y agoGosh, sorry to hear that, friend. I hope your situation stabilizes soon. Depending on where you live, a lot of municipals are suspending evicts, asking land lords to forgo collecting April rent, and considering giving citizens cold hard cash to help weather the COVID-19.
- Invictus0 7y agoTalk to a lawyer ASAP and see if you can get out of the contract. https://www.justia.com/consumer/consumer-protection-law/canceling-contracts-cooling-off-rules/ https://www.justia.com/consumer/consumer-protection-law/canc...
- dillonmckay 7y agoMove in and don’t pay anymore rent.
- eloff 7y agoHah, yeah it's occurred to me. I'm hoping they see the light before then.
- rabidrat 7y agoCan you stop payment on the deposit check?
- eloff 7y agoToo late.