Breaking a Lease

[Nathan Hall]

I own property in Salt Lake City, Utah and I have a tenant who wants to break a 12 month lease after only 3 months. Per the contract they are required to pay 2 additional months of rent in order to break the lease. But this is my issue- they are essentially wanting to break the lease for free because they have experienced problems with minor flooding, possible mold, and various small fixes and issues with the apartment. What are the laws for up keeping my property and letting them go for free? 

[William Hochstedler]

@Nathan Hall

What is "minor" flooding?

Is this a situation where a few unpredictable things came up with the house that you addressed promptly or are you saying flooding and mold are no big deal and they should live with it?

There are high maintenance tenants, no doubt.  But you sound pretty cavalier about things that may be real habitability issues.  

If you do have a moisture issue that is potentially causing mold, you want them out so you can address it before it becomes a massive problem and destroys your investment.