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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Let's play this out, because my reaction is, the likelihood of someone lying about this just to get out of their lease is relatively low. It would require a heck of a fabrication, and in itself if you're lying about something like this you're already defaming someone which leaves you open to a lawsuit.
On the flip side, this makes it easier for people who are being abused to get out of situations where they're being abused.
I just don't see the downside as being anywhere near the upside. Am I wrong / have I missed something?
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I didn't take his post to imply anything other than what you said, that the downside is anywhere near the upside. There just has to be accountability to make sure it doesn't get misused. You mention defamation; which would only apply if a couple was not "in" on it together. I think a situation that might be a concern is if a couple wanted out of a lease, if they used this clause to get out when there is no domestic violence. There should be a significant penalty for misusing this law. Not only for the damage to the landlord, but also to the credibility to anybody who legitimately needs this legislation.