I signed a lease on an apartment in a co-op building, and paid the Realtor $200 credit check and left a check for 1 month deposit. The first and last month's rent are due upon moving in.
I was supposed to move in on July 1, 2015. The owner delayed getting her paperwork and checks into the management company, causing a delay in the Board Approval meeting, and the apartment was not available until July 16, 2015.
They want me to sign a new lease for August 1, 2015 to July 31, 2016.
In the meantime I have changed my mind about taking the apartment because I found out some things I did not like concerning the building and also have a problem with my current landlord because of the delay.
My question is, can I get out of the original lease for July 1, 2015 - to June 30, 2016, since the owner caused a delay and the apartment was not ready?
Thank you.