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I moved into an apartment outside of Boston on a year lease and broke it a few weeks ago because my roommates are awful. The lease was one year and should've ended in July 2011 and I am okay with not getting my deposit and last month's rent back. However, after I had written out of February rent check we got into a major arguement and I had started sleeping at my folks house and left a lot of my things there.
Last weekend, (2/5) a few of my friends came with me to help move. While I was inside, the ex-roommates saw the commotion, backed out of the driveway and took off. An hour later, the locksmith was called and knew it was from them. I didn't argue with the locksmith because it's not his problem since he's there to do his job. I continued to pack my things leisurely because my friends are there and we're making the best of the situation.
An hour later, cops show up at the apartment. They look puzzled because they had probably assumed destruction when my six friends and I were simply moving and taking our time. They told us to hurry up and get out of the apartment because there was a call for disturbance. I talked to the cop and said I'm still on the lease. We went back and forth for a few minutes and ended leaving it at that. I moved and left.
A few days ago, February's check was cut to the landlord. I actually forgot I had made out the check and left it in the apartment. Problem is, I still have mail going to the house, forgot a few things in rushing to move out, but the locks are changed. Ex-roommates haven't responded to my calls or texts.
Is this fair? Have you heard this happening before? Is it illegal that I paid for this month but I can't go into the house? How do I rectify this issue? Should I go back there with police? Is this a fault of mine or do I have psychotic roommates? I'd also like to add that i'm not intimidating or aggressive in the least. Please help, guys.
I don't know much about this, but if they took your check to the landlord for rent after you moved out I would say that you should pursue it.. that would be the main issue for me. Rent can be low but it is never "cheap"
I moved into an apartment outside of Boston on a year lease and broke it a few weeks ago because my roommates are awful. The lease was one year and should've ended in July 2011 and I am okay with not getting my deposit and last month's rent back. However, after I had written out of February rent check we got into a major arguement and I had started sleeping at my folks house and left a lot of my things there.
Last weekend, (2/5) a few of my friends came with me to help move. While I was inside, the ex-roommates saw the commotion, backed out of the driveway and took off. An hour later, the locksmith was called and knew it was from them. I didn't argue with the locksmith because it's not his problem since he's there to do his job. I continued to pack my things leisurely because my friends are there and we're making the best of the situation.
An hour later, cops show up at the apartment. They look puzzled because they had probably assumed destruction when my six friends and I were simply moving and taking our time. They told us to hurry up and get out of the apartment because there was a call for disturbance. I talked to the cop and said I'm still on the lease. We went back and forth for a few minutes and ended leaving it at that. I moved and left.
A few days ago, February's check was cut to the landlord. I actually forgot I had made out the check and left it in the apartment. Problem is, I still have mail going to the house, forgot a few things in rushing to move out, but the locks are changed. Ex-roommates haven't responded to my calls or texts.
Is this fair? Have you heard this happening before? Is it illegal that I paid for this month but I can't go into the house? How do I rectify this issue? Should I go back there with police? Is this a fault of mine or do I have psychotic roommates? I'd also like to add that i'm not intimidating or aggressive in the least. Please help, guys.
This is a very complex scenario.
First of all, when you break a lease you lose all rights to access the property. Therefore, technically, you were trespassing. You had no right to be there. If you let things behind, you should have contacted your ex-roommates and arranged for a time when you could collect your items.
Considering that you screwed your roommates, it is a wonder they did not throw your stuff in the dumpster and have you arrested on the spot. Judging from what you have told us here (not knowing the entire story), you appear to be irresponsible and self-centered. You did not care how your actions affected anyone else.
If you are still on the lease, then you are still responsible for your portion of the rent, which I doubt very seriously you are going to honor. Signing a lease agreement is an obligation. You do not get out of it just by throwing up your hands and moving out.
Personally, I wish the cops would have arrested you. I have had plenty of tenants walk on a lease and I can tell you that 99 percent of them are low-life trash. Just sayin'
I don't know much about this, but if they took your check to the landlord for rent after you moved out I would say that you should pursue it.. that would be the main issue for me. Rent can be low but it is never "cheap"
Thanks so much for replying, seriously. How do I go out persuing this? I think to the landlords, money is money. What are the chances of them actually paying me back?
Your local landlord-tenant laws will have the answers if you still have right to occupy. If you've paid this month's rent and are still on the lease, you're most likely legal to occupy and/or gain access to. Some states have a L-T law that states if you receive mail there, you have the right to gain access until you've agreed to move out (give notice) or been evicted. I would contact the landlord in attempt to gain access (explain what you left there) and/or the police to escort you to the property. You need to get your address changed ASAP and get the lease dropped out of your name - the soon to be exroomate could trash the place and abandon it, and you would still be liable of damages until your name is off that lease.
First of all, when you break a lease you lose all rights to access the property. Therefore, technically, you were trespassing.
Not necessarily, depends on the landlord tenant laws. For example, in MI, a person has rights to access the property just by simply receiving mail at the address and the occupant/owner can only kill this access by either a 30 notice of intention to vacate given or by eviction. The OP is still on the lease and receives mail there. The details of the lease ownership and liability have to be hammered out between roommates and landlord.
First of all, when you break a lease you lose all rights to access the property. Therefore, technically, you were trespassing. You had no right to be there. If you let things behind, you should have contacted your ex-roommates and arranged for a time when you could collect your items.
Considering that you screwed your roommates, it is a wonder they did not throw your stuff in the dumpster and have you arrested on the spot. Judging from what you have told us here (not knowing the entire story), you appear to be irresponsible and self-centered. You did not care how your actions affected anyone else.
If you are still on the lease, then you are still responsible for your portion of the rent, which I doubt very seriously you are going to honor. Signing a lease agreement is an obligation. You do not get out of it just by throwing up your hands and moving out.
Personally, I wish the cops would have arrested you. I have had plenty of tenants walk on a lease and I can tell you that 99 percent of them are low-life trash. Just sayin'
20yrsinBranson
Well thanks. I guess not knowing the entire story gives you the right to say anything scathing. How about they made fun of me because I have cervical cancer and left at that moment. Is it worth it to me to stay and works things out after that? I don't think so. Moving immediately sounds self-centered but I think us a favor. I could’ve just gotten my things and moved. It didn’t have to go to that level.
So you’re saying I paid for the month of February I’m still trespassing and I should have been arrested? Wouldn’t my lease be up in March?
Well thanks. I guess not knowing the entire story gives you the right to say anything scathing. How about they made fun of me because I have cervical cancer and left at that moment. Is it worth it to me to stay and works things out after that? I don't think so. Moving immediately sounds self-centered but I think us a favor. I could’ve just gotten my things and moved. It didn’t have to go to that level.
So you’re saying I paid for the month of February I’m still trespassing and I should have been arrested? Wouldn’t my lease be up in March?
The law is the law. It does not take your emotional feelings into account, I'm sorry.
It is unfortunate that you are ill, but being ill does not circumvent the law or the lease.
You will have to ask an attorney about the check thing. You did not intend to pay for February. You intended to break the lease. Intent is a very important aspect of the law.
I am sorry that you are ill. I do not mean to be "scathing", but what you did was not right in my opinion.
The law is the law. It does not take your emotional feelings into account, I'm sorry.
It is unfortunate that you are ill, but being ill does not circumvent the law or the lease.
You will have to ask an attorney about the check thing. You did not intend to pay for February. You intended to break the lease. Intent is a very important aspect of the law.
I am sorry that you are ill. I do not mean to be "scathing", but what you did was not right in my opinion.
20yrsinBranson
Understandable. I’m not even looking for a sob story. I’m proud that I toss them down the stairs and took the passive route that I did. I guess what you’re saying is I eat the money and go on with my life. Even if my license has the old address? I could be completely wrong in leaving that fast but what would you have done after that? Would you have really stayed until July?
Thanks so much for replying, seriously. How do I go out persuing this? I think to the landlords, money is money. What are the chances of them actually paying me back?
Chances of you getting any $$ back is next to nil. What you did was "abandon" the property. Hence the change of locks. The question is, did the landlord give the remaining tenants new keys? If he did you bet your Boston a** that he has already signed a new lease that excludes you. But in an abandonment clause, you are entitled to nothing. It is strictly a matter between you and the current tenants as to whether you get your remaining property back. Good luck Ms. Tutie
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