If the landlord said the neighborhood is safe but a few weeks later?
That probably is not a legitimate reason to break a lease agreement. Unless there is something in the agreement that assures you would never hear gun shots or witness any crime in the area, youre probably stuck with the question did you check out the area before renting?. Can you break a lease because of that ? Sure, but you suffer the consequences of breaking a contract before its term has run. That means the landlord could make you liable for continued rent until he is reasonably able to re-rent the property. The landlord cant hold the property open for the remainder of the lease. This will cost you in one way or another, such as loss of your security deposit, further liability for lost rent, etc.