Hurricane Helene: Tenant wants to end lease because city of Asheville without water.

[Ben Magee]

The renter of our condo in downtown Asheville gave notice due to the city being without water since they expect it to be weeks before city water is back on. He wants to move to New York. 

No damage to the condo and power is on, but no city water. 

Is the year long lease void completely or is it only void for the time the water is out? 

I filed a claim for loss of rents. 

Can he cancel his entire annual lease legally and I should look for another tenant? Any resources I might offer him. I mean I get it to be honest. City doesn't have water. I just am nervous about finding another tenant at this time of year. 

[Gustavo Delgado]

Forget the lease terms in this situation. Sadly that city is devastated so I can understand wanting to go to NYC. Let your tenant go and wish him the best.