Q: Michigan- Lease Takeover
I want out of my lease, I found someone who wants to take over the entire remaining term (11 months). My landlord is refusing to let them apply and offered them a different apartment. Lease says no subleasing or transferring but does say you can add roommates and modify yourself off the lease for a fee, which I am willing to pay. They also refuse to take any steps to help me re-rent my apartment.
A:
The landlord cannot unreasonably refuse to rent to someone else but without seeing the specifics of your keastvit is impossible to say what you can or should do at this point.
I would STRONGLY recommend you consult with a local attorney ASAP to determine what you can and should do. This is not likely a DIY sort of proposition.
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