I signed an apt lease in AZ today; now I want out. Is there a lemon law that protects me? Any recourse?

I signed an apartment lease in Scottsdale, AZ today and now I want out of it. Is there a 24-hour rule that protects me--a lemon law of real estate? What recourse do I have, if any? Upon signing the lease, I inspected the premises (for the first time) and found several major flaws. The model apartment I viewed was in pristine condition, which I feel is in great contrast to the space I inspected today. I could pay the early termination fee (~$1200), but I wonder if there is a better option. Any ideas?

Well you learned an important lesson here, don't sign the lease next time without doing a visual inspection of the actual apartment that you are renting. There is no such law that I know of that can help you in this case. However, by the way you worded your question, it sounds like you may have been on a waiting list for this apartment, and if that is the case, then the property manager might let you out of the lease since they can just quickly rent it to someone else.

Have you tried speaking honestly with the apartment leasors? Try that first, or check your lease, sometimes they allow it within 24 hours or 30 days.

Also see if there is a different unit available, or if they will fix all those issues...you should do a pre-move in inspection and note all flaws.

Stop pay on your check. Letter of cancellation discussing misrepresentation of the property.

depends...did you put any money down?

Why don't you ask to be released from the lease by the management company?

If they will not release you, tell them you will lodge a formal compliant with the AZ Dept of Real Estate.

In the future, before you tender money inspect the rental unit so it's up to your standards.

Yes there is... to my understanding of the lemon law it is in every State..the major flaws is the issue...?were these listed?? should the seller have known of these flaws (here common sense applies in the letter of the lemon law).. you should not have to pay the termination fee either...

write them a letter (Fax it asap) listing the flaws and state that this is the reason you are not interested in the property..give them the opportunity to fix/correct or reduce the price of this property..chances are they will take a considerable amount off (its probably a hard sell for the reasons that you noticed..)

try in good faith to work with them.. you may take another parcel of land remember that one disgruntle customer is a loss of several customers..(if need you may your possible avenue(s) in resolving the matter include local media and any and all County,Satate,Gov officials ) be confident be assertive..not Bit--y