Trailmagic OP t1_j6ko0br wrote on January 31, 2023 at 12:20 AM

Reply to comment by Unfair-Rip9168 in Need resources to advise tenants in rentals that are uninhabitable? My heater can’t maintain 60F and would run non-stop trying + add $750 to my utility bill. I can’t afford to live here and I can’t afford to move. by Trailmagic

Leases have penalties if you break them without cause.

Unfair-Rip9168 t1_j6kxnno wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:31 AM

Yea but you have a cause since the place is freezing cold. Just get out. That’s what I would do. Do what you want but I think easiest thing to do is move. Good luck

Trailmagic OP t1_j6l40nj wrote on January 31, 2023 at 2:18 AM

They have my money, and a signed contract that they get to keep it if I just leave abruptly. I need to prove the just cause and/or convince them. That’s the whole point of this post. Finding resources and information to make that happen, and more if possible. If you ask a LL to leave mid-lease and have your security deposit back they will say no unless you have a good reason and the knowledge to make it very convincing. I also think I am owed more than that but don’t feel like explaining why a third time.