I lived in an apartment. my neighbors are too loud. and i want to cancel my lease. is that possible?

Question

can i be sued by them? how much do apartments usually charge to end a lease?

Answer 1

You can get out of a lease for gunshots nearby.  Less than that and you are stuck.  I'm a landlord.  I would let you out if you explain to me that you are not really just renting another place because it's cheaper.  I want my tenants to be happy.  If you are already unhappy, i would let you go. Would you be willing to pay money to be released. /

Answer 2

Check a place out thoroughly BEFORE you sign a lease!  Don't set yourself up for problems.  If you can PROVE there are tenants smoking weed or other illegal activity, or that there are imminent threats to your health or safety, you can cancel the lease, but you had better have proof that will stand up in court because that may well be where you are headed.  

If you do not have proof, you are stuck for the rent for the full term of the contract.  If the landlord agrees to let you out, you are still on the hook for rent until another tenant takes the place on the same terms and rental amount.

Answer 3

It was your responsibility to check into the area and complex before signing the lease.

You cannot legally get out of the lease for the reasons you described, especially since most of what you heard is hearsay.

You can break the lease, but it is going to cost you.

If there is no cancellation fee, it is because you are expected to fulfill your lease obligations.

You can try to work out a termination agreement with the landlord. Usually it will cost you the amount equal to 2 or 3 months rent to end your liability. If you can get the landlord to agree to this, get it in writing.

Otherwise, you remain liable for the rent until either the lease expires or a replacement tenant is found.

You are liable for any costs the landlord incurs due to your breach, such as advertising costs, agent fees, etc.

You can be sued for the above mentioned costs. The landlord will win a judgment against you which will wreck your credit and rental histories and make finding a rental nearly impossible in the future.

With a judgment, the landlord can garnish wages & bank accounts or place liens on property.

You may think there is not much to be gotten from you now, however, judgments are renewable for up to 20 years and they accrue interest per your state's laws.  

Answer 4

You waited until AFTER you signed the lease to drive by an check the place out and only THEN did you ask a friend who lived there?

If I was the landlord I'd say ok if you agree to forfeit your deposit and the first month's rent. Otherwise I'd tell you that you are stuck. I WOULD sue you.

Answer 5

By law, you could be charged for any loss incurred by the landlord until the end of the lease (i.e., you could end up paying rent for an apartment you don't live in).  I would first approach the landlord about the noise.  If he doesn't do anything, you could check with your local authorities about what constitutes too much noise.   If your neighbors are within the legal liimts, there is not much you can do.  If they are too loud according to the law, you could have the police make a visit and quiet them down (if they don't they are in violation and can be fined or even arrested).

Answer 6

you need to read landlord tenant laws in your state and see . you would have to give them some sort of notice to cancel a contact and why you are canceling it . and then they have to accept it . May be better if you tell them of loud neighbors and they may warn them or evict them . and you stay