How can I legally break a lease?

In North Dakota, you can legally break the terms of a lease if the landlord breaches their responsibilities, as outlined in the lease document. If the landlord fails to provide necessary property maintenance, fails to keep the premises safe and secure from hazards, or otherwise fails to provide a habitable living space, then the tenant may have grounds for legal action and the right to break the lease. The North Dakota Century Code, the body of law that applies to landlords and tenants, also outlines other situations in which a tenant may break a lease without penalty. If the tenant joins the armed forces and needs to move, or if they are relocating due to their job, then they may be allowed to break the lease. In addition, if a tenant is the victim of domestic violence, they can break the lease with written notice and without penalty. Finally, it is possible to negotiate a termination of the lease with the landlord. This is accomplished through an informal agreement, often with the help of a mediator, in which both the tenant and the landlord agree to end the lease. In this case, the tenant may be required to pay a lease termination fee and/or other costs associated with the termination.

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