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I currently live with my mother and am trying to move to my own apartment. The apartment complex has been trying to get my landlord to fax a rental verification letter so that they can complete my application and have me come in and sign the lease. My landlord, as usual, is taking his time. The complex said that they can only hold the unit for a few more days.
I feel as though my landlord may prevent me from moving. I understand that for some people it's not a big deal. But for me it is. I can't afford to move to most of the places in my city, let alone the state. If I lose this chance to move I'll have to continue living with my mother for a long time. Is there anything I can do if the unit is taken away or do I just have to deal with it?
Why don't you just bring a copy of the lease with you listed as an occupant or leaseholder? But to answer your question, no your landlord can't prevent you from moving. He can however make it hard to move to the unit you want at this time.
If you are on the lease and the term of the lease is not up, he doesn't have to let you out of it. Are you sure your mother isn't interfering because she doesn't want you to leave?
Yes. The complex has been in contact with him as well. He's just taking his time for sme reason.
Since time is apparently of the essence, I would call him, speak to him directly and say something along the lines of, "I'm sorry to bother you but the management of the unit I'm moving to will only hold the unit a few more days and the only thing that's holding things up is them not having the rental verification letter. I really don't want to lose the place so could you PLEASE send them the form they need?"
If you are on the lease and the term of the lease is not up, he doesn't have to let you out of it. Are you sure your mother isn't interfering because she doesn't want you to leave?
Anyone can break a lease, you cannot be forced to stay there, however you will be responsible for any financial damages that result from your breaking the lease, as spelled out in the lease or state law. In most states the law requires that the landlord try to mitigate those damages by finding a new tenant.
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