Off Campus Housing Problem-Suggestions?

<p>I need some advice. My D renewed her lease at Boardwalk @ Appleyard in the summer. She had lived there the prior year and liked it, with no real issues. She studied abroad during part of the summer, but returned to her apt a few times. When she finally moved back in on Aug. 22nd, there were no new room mates moved in and almost everything in the common area and kitchen was gone: Rugs, paintings, cookware, chairs, etc. All hers. </p>

<p>She had been back after the last of her old room mates moved out and everything was intact. Needless to say, she went to the office and was told that it was possible her things had been put in a storage container with stuff that was cleaned out of apartments prior to new students moving in. They held her off as it was the weekend. The property manager returned to work on Monday and said she would have her cleaning service look to see if the things were misplaced, etc. A day later still no conclusion. In the end, after having to call the manager and yell, she offered a free month, and I had them change the locks on the doors. I wanted her to move then and there, but she was hesitant as she had nowhere to move and school was starting. I skipped September rent as told and just sent in October's on Friday, but yesterday she got an eviction notice saying she still owed September. When she called, they said they had no record of a free month. She was so upset. </p>

<p>I called this morning and straightened it out after spending time with a girl on the phone, who at first told me the Property Manager wasn't in, then miraculously appeared when I got angry. My question- I've changed my mind. I want her out of there now. How can I get out of this lease? It seems like a no brainer but it is a contract, after all.</p>

<p>Your lease and also the Florida Landlord/Tenant Act will pretty much dictate your legal options for bailing out of lease…read both carefully for your options. The leases are usually pretty tight and the landlord probably isn’t going to let you break lease unless they get some money from you. Tell the manager you want out, if she balks, ask how much will she need to break lease and then offer her less and see if she’ll make settlement offer you can live with. If you have a family lawyer, ask lawyer for advice about breaking lease. The landlord seems to have already tried to accommodate you by waiving Sept rent, they’re not likely to give you any additional breaks like cancelling lease without getting some money. Your best bet may be sitting tight in the apartment the balance of lease term. Good luck.</p>

<p>[Florida</a> Landlord/Tenant Law Division of Consumer Services, DOACS](<a href=“http://www.800helpfla.com/landlord_text.html]Florida”>http://www.800helpfla.com/landlord_text.html)</p>

<p>You are exactly correct, and I know it would be a fight.
I’m so frustrated with the situation- and worse, I don’t feel she is safe there.
Thanks for your input.</p>