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Question: I found out my apartment concierge signed out the maintenance key to someone claiming to be me. This apparently happened over a week ago, as such has created an unsafe situation for myself and my belongings. Do I have any ability to terminate my lease early without penalty? I live in Arlington,VA
In most states, a landlord must provide basic security to their tenants. That includes protecting the tenant’s property from theft or damage and properly maintaining locks on the premises. It sounds like your landlord did not do that, so you may have grounds for terminating your lease early without penalty. However, the specific laws of Arlington, VA may be different than other states, so you should contact a tenant-landlord law attorney in your area for legal advice. They can help you determine if you have a valid case to terminate your lease early without penalty.
Feb. 14, 2023, 8:39 a.m.
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