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Can I Break my Lease? 

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Posted On: 9/19/2016
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Hi I live in an apartment building and i started a 1 year contract with this building starting aug 2016, I had someone breaking into my apartment last night and i dont feel safe here anymore.

Can i legally terminate my contract with the rental office without compensation since its a safety issue?
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Posted On: 9/20/2016
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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this and interested in this type of information.

You may want to contact the nearest Community Legal Clinic to find out what your rights are as a tenant in this type of situation.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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