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When Roommates Attack: How Can I Get Out Of My "Lease Break" Fee?

When Roommates Attack: How Can I Get Out Of My "Lease Break" Fee?

Reader Steve’s little sister has a problem. She keeps getting attacked by her roommate. She called the police and now there are charges against the roommate. The psycho roommate’s parents say that they will only pay the “lease break” fee if she finds a way to get the charges against the roommate dropped.