Lease Termination Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 

According to a recent Renters and Landlords Study by Porch, about 48.7% of landlords have requested a tenant to end their rental agreement early. In Pennsylvania, a landlord or tenant may be able to end a tenancy early by breaking the lease or rental agreement. However, there are specific legal procedures that must be followed when ending the rental agreement early to avoid potential liability or issues with the other party. 

If you’re a landlord or tenant who wants to end a tenancy early, consulting with an experienced Pennsylvania landlord-tenant law attorney is imperative for proper guidance. At Marc V. Taiani, Esquire and Allegheny Attorneys at Law, P.C., I have the diligence and expertise to advise and guide clients through the complex procedures involved in ending tenancies. I’m available to discuss your unique situation and enlighten you about the landlord’s and tenant’s rights to break a rental agreement. 

My firm proudly serves clients throughout Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding areas of Fox Chapel, Shaler Township, Ross Township, Aspinwall, and Penn Hills. 

Ending a Lease  

Lease termination can be described as the process of ending a lease or rental agreement. In order to end a lease in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, you will need to provide a written notice to the landlord or tenant. In addition, when a tenant breaks a lease, the landlord must make a reasonable effort to re-rent the rental property as quickly as possible. This will help minimize any liability on the tenant. 

How Long to Let a Tenant/Landlord Know in Advance  

In order to end a tenancy early in Pennsylvania, the landlord or tenant must provide the other party with a written notice containing a specific deadline. These include: 

• Notice to terminate a month-to-month lease – 15 days. 

• Notice to terminate a lease for a year – 15 days. 

• Notice to terminate a lease for more than one year – 30 days. 

An experienced attorney can evaluate your unique situation, determine whether you have a justifiable reason to end the lease, and guide you through the legal processes involved. 

When Can a Tenant End the Lease Early?  

According to Pennsylvania law, a tenant may be able to end a lease in the following situations: 

• The rental unit is unsafe or violates Pennsylvania safety or health codes. 

• The tenant is starting active military duty. 

• The landlord violates your privacy. 

• You are subject to domestic violence or harassment from your landlord. 

• The landlord violates the terms of the lease agreement 

• There is an early termination clause in your rental agreement. 

When Can a Lessor End the Lease Early?  

Conversely, the renter or landlord may be able to end the lease early and remove the tenant in the following situations: 

• The tenant damaged the property or amenities. 

• The tenant is using the property for illegal activities. 

• The tenant violated the rental or lease agreement. 

• The tenant is constituting a nuisance on the premises 

• The tenant violated the pet policy 

• The tenant is threatening harm to other tenants 

• The tenant violated health or safety regulations 

A reliable Pennsylvania lease termination attorney can guide you through the process of ending a month-to-month contract and help minimize your financial liability. 

How Legal Counsel Can Help 

Tenants who sign a lease or rental agreement usually plan to stay in the property for the complete duration indicated in the lease. Nevertheless, the renter or tenant may be able to break up the lease before the due date. An experienced leases & rental agreements attorney can explore your possible legal options to end the tenancy and determine the best course of action. 

Here at my firm, Marc V. Taiani, Esquire and Allegheny Attorneys at Law, P.C., I have devoted my career to advising and guiding clients in lease termination-related matters. With my in-depth legal understanding, I can guide you through the legal procedures involved in ending tenancy early and help avoid possible liability.