When the tenant’s vehicles are being repeatedly vandalized, can they break their lease with no obligation to the landlord for a lease termination fee?
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When the tenant’s vehicles are being repeatedly vandalized, can they break their lease with no obligation to the landlord for a lease termination fee?
And, can the landlord sue the tenant for the termination fee?
Asked on September 26, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Oklahoma
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If your presumed written lease with your tenants has a provision within it allowing your tenants to terminate their lease with you for a termination fee, then they can do so by paying the fee for whatever reason they desire including vandalization of their vehicles by a third party. As such, you need to carefully read your lease agreement with your tenants in that document controls the obligations owed to you by the tenants and vice versa.
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