Is there any way to get out of my on post housing lease?

2020-01-26T17:57:23-05:00

I’m trying to buy a house with my husband but don’t want to pay a mortgage and rent.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2020 6:01 PM

2020-01-26T18:01:50-05:00

Not sure I understand. You always have to pay for mortgage or rent.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 26 at 2020 6:11 PM

2020-01-26T18:11:46-05:00

What does your lease say? Usually it is 12 months then goes month to month, provided you give notice. Then you have to weight the pros and cons of the time you live in the commercial property.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2020 6:15 PM

2020-01-26T18:15:23-05:00

"Get some orders"

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2020 8:09 PM

2020-01-26T20:09:02-05:00

Nope. You signed a lease for xx amount of months. It's a contract that YOU agreed to. With that being said, there may be a termination clause in the contract. You might be required to pay x amount of dollars to terminate your contract.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jan 26 at 2020 8:22 PM

2020-01-26T20:22:00-05:00

Have you asked your installation housing office?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2020 7:49 AM

2020-01-27T07:49:51-05:00

Unfortunately not. When you sign a lease, everyone is fully aware of the contractual obligation, hence the reason why it’s never a good thing to rush into any lease.

Talk with housing, there will be a fee to terminate early, usually it’s equivalent to 1-2 months of rent and you won’t receive your security deposit (if you had one).

Make sure before you purchase your home that it’s the home you want to be in before you sign any paperwork. It’s easy to buy a home but you won’t be able to just walk away once you receive assignment instructions to some place else... Good Luck to you....

Response by LTC Ed McAvoy made Jan 31 at 2020 2:07 AM

2020-01-31T02:07:21-05:00

https://lincolnmilitary.com/faqs/lease-questions/ This link will give you information about getting out of a lease. I would like to refer you to a Realtor in your area who can help. Call or text me at [login to see] or email: [login to see]

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