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Kara Thompson

Help! How to break a lease when you're in a bind

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A lease can be a lot like a relationship. Sometimes you jump right in and quickly realize it wasn’t right for you, or you stay in it until something inside you hints that it’s time for change. 

Whether you’re leasing an apartment because you’re not financially prepared to buy a home yet or you simply don’t want to commit to one space, there might be a situation where you need to break things off. Figuring out how to break a lease can certainly be overwhelming and stressful, but it shouldn’t keep you from getting out of a home that’s no longer serving you.

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