One party trying to break the lease?

Sorry, that's not a valid reason to break the lease. Even if you were to vacate the unit, you would still be responsible for the rent. Tenants are jointly and individually liable. If your boyfried doesn't pay, then the landlord will look to the grandmother. If both of you vacate the unit, you and the grandmother will be responsible for rent until the unit can be re-rented or the end of your lease term, whichever comes first. Sorry, no easy way out.

realtor.sailor

You need to contact the landlord in writing, stating that you are no longer responsible for the rental of the apartment. Then you need to write a note to the bf's grandmother. Tell her that you are very sorry that you and her grandson have come to a parting of the ways. Explain that you would be so grateful to her if you could be released from the contract and that you don't want her to suffer the consequences of your action.

Of course, you know that all of this may come to naught. You signed a lease. It is a binding contract. The landlord and the ex-bf have every right to hold you to the letter of the rental agreement. If you can come up with another tenant, that might help. It would also help if you can at least be friendly with the ex-bf. You might also suggest this new tenant to the grandmother and see if she has a positive reaction.

Your last resort is to try to work things out with this guy. That doesn't mean you have to continue in the relationship, but you seem to be acting on emotion rather than in a thoughtful manner. Don't make a move you'll regret just because you're irked right now. See if you can negotiate a truce.

the only way you can get out of it is IF your boyfriend and landlord agree to it. They would have to make a new lease with only your ex's name on it. I doubt you'll get that lucky though. Your other option is to pay half the rent for the next 6 months. Even if you do that your ex could still sabatoge you and move out himself. Then the landlord would take you and grandma to small claims.

See if the landlord will work with you on this and do a (stay and rent the apt. until another renter is found). You might only have to say another month.

Next time, be more sure of the person you are moving in with and then you won't have this issue in less than 30 days..............