2006-08-11 07:03:56 · 6 answers · asked by ricanprincess 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In many states, the landlord is still required to try to re-rent the place. Once we had tenants in a house we were trying to sell. The tenants were unemployed and home all the time, so they were able to misinform all potential buyers about the property. (Among other things, they lied and told people that the property was condemned and the city was going to require it to be torn down.) Anyway, we evicted them and then immediately got and accepted an offer on the property. They sued for the return of their security deposit. The judge gave them part of their deposit back because he said we hadn't tried hard enough to re-rent it.
2006-08-11 07:25:20 · answer #1 · answered by Bill8027 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The consequences of breaking a lease are generally in the lease. In the event no terminology is in the lease stipulating the consequence you will be responsible to pay the rent still for the duration of the lease unless the unit is rented. The landlord/owner must be diligent in getting it rented but you will be liable until that time.
2006-08-11 14:15:43 · answer #2 · answered by justwondering 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the landlord. I had to get out of a lease a few years back, so I talked with the landlord, and he let me out of the lease with no penalty, on the condition that I leave the place spotless. He even returned the security deposit. On the other hand, you can really screw up your credit and future renting prospects if your landlord wishes to persue legal action.
2006-08-11 14:37:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The landlord can sue you for the remaining months that the rent is due. They will win with no contest.
2006-08-11 14:09:24 · answer #4 · answered by Adventures of Dave 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
gives you bad credit - new lesors will not likey want to lease to you cause of your bad record
2006-08-11 14:09:56 · answer #5 · answered by ♠♣♥Rogue♣♥♠ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the landlord can sue you for the rent still owed!and it will show up on your credit report!
2006-08-11 14:10:35 · answer #6 · answered by cyndi b 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋