Can I Terminate a Lease Early in Nevada for Health Reasons?

Full question:

I moved to Vegas to be near my brother who is sick. I leased an apartment with my brother co-signing. The heat in Nevada has negatively affected my own health because I having breathing issues and MS. My doctors in Washington state suggest that I return home to Washington as soon as I can. The problem is I do not want my brother stuck for the remaining months on the less (to Jan). I'm on state disability for these medical issues and I really though I could handle it for my brother, but me getting sick will not help him. How can I get out of my lease in NV due to medical reasons with out my brother getting stuck?

  • Category: Landlord Tenant
  • Subcategory: Lease Termination
  • Date:
  • State: Washington

Answer:

Unfortunately, Nevada statutes don't allow for early termination of a lease due to health reasons. Without fault on the part of the landlord, the terms of the lease will govern the right to terminate the lease early. I suggest you read the terms of the lease carefully to determine your rights and obligations regarding early termination, as well as those of the landlord. It may be possible to negotiate with the landlord for early termination, but typically a landlord will want to receive payment or something of value in return for such an agreement. You may also consider offering to find a replacement tenant and having the lease assigned to the new tenant. A landlord may try to include a provision in an assignment that the former tenant will be responsible if the new tenant defaults on the lease, so such an agreement needs to be read carefully.

Please see the information at the links below regarding rental assistance programs in Nevada:

http://www.nvrural.org/services/rental-assistance
http://www.hud.gov/local/nv/renting/otherprgms.cfm

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

FAQs

Yes, someone can lease an apartment on your behalf if they have your consent and the landlord agrees. This is typically done through a lease assignment, where the original tenant transfers their lease obligations to another person. However, the landlord must approve this arrangement, and you should check your lease for any specific clauses regarding assignments.

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