I am ending my lease early on an apartment in washington state to buy a condo - the management gave me the option of paying $3200 to get out of the remaining 5 months of the lease (rent being $1325) however I know I can vacate the unit continuing to pay rent until it is re-rented at which time I will not be responsible for the payment. My question is how is it enforced that the rental company actively works to re-rent the unit - is it something that we have to check on and if so how do we know they are being aboveboard with us about their efforts. I calculate that the buyout option makes them 2.5 months worth of rent and therefore a good business deal for them seeing as how unlikely a rental unit will remain open for that length of time in a upscale, newer community complex. Any advice would be helpful.
2006-10-04 16:07:43 · 4 answers · asked by fakepurseninjas 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If it is a good business deal for them they have no reason not to do it. They are in the business to make money, not to rip you off.
2006-10-04 16:12:36 · answer #1 · answered by # one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they were to take you to court, they would have to prove that they have made every effort possible to re-rent this unit, but were incapable of finding someone to rent it. The proof they have to bring is like a newspaper ad, etc. Therefore you would have to pay up until the point they rent it out. You can also try to find them a tenant. But if you were to go to court, you would have to pay their attorney expenses and court fees which will eventually end up being more than their offered option. You can also see if they have someone lined up for the apartment, which on that note, you don't have to pay nothing.
2006-10-05 00:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by Rica 82 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could call or have someone call and ask if they have any vacancy's, other than that, I think you would probably have to take them at there word. You could also try to sub lease your apartment for the remaining lease. If that does not work, you may be stuck paying the $3200.00
2006-10-04 23:12:14 · answer #3 · answered by Joy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have your lawyer talk to their lawyer ...
IF you can't work it out with them . better business bureau
2006-10-04 23:14:23 · answer #4 · answered by martinmm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋