I rent in ill. can i break lease without paying for :car vandalized(3 times)my 4 & 8 yr. olds threatened by 18

constant harrassment from gangs in the complex drugs and drinking goin on all the time car vandalized 3 times kids (4 %26 8
) chased inside by 16 to 18 yr olds swearing at them. anyway to break lease without paying remaing months?
Answers:
unfortunately, it's not your landlords problem you moved into a neighborhood without doing the proper research required to make it a safe haven for your children.

you can try a sub lease, or give him two months notice. Most standard Chicago lease agreements have a stipulation in it for a two month notice. Read your lease and then talk to him about your concerns.

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It depends, how long has this been going on?, if it is just
recently then you can break the lease but move as quickly
as possible. You do not have to live in an unsafe or dangerous
area. If the problem has been going on awhile the first thing
a judge would ask you is why have you stayed so long, this
could cause you to lose a lawsuit against you.

I would talk to your landlord, explain the situation to him
and ask him if he would be willing to allow you to break
the lease, make sure you read the lease to see if he limits
his liability, specifically on your personal property. If he
is unwilling to let you out of the lease let him know that
you will hold him responsible for personal liability for
any injuries to your children for not maintaining a safe
environment, if his liability for your personal property is
not limited, let him know that you will hold him responsible
for that as well.

Hope this helps