so what happens if u break a lease on an apartment? and what happens if u get evicted?

Answer 1

If you break a lease - you are responsible for rent until the landlord is able to rent the apartment. (The landlord has to make a good faith attempt to rent the apartment, and you are responsible for rent until the apartment is rented or until the end of the lease, whichever is sooner.)

If you are evicted, you are not responsible for rent beyond the last day that you are in residence in the apartment. The landlord has asked for legal relief, and have you removed, forcibly if necessary, so the landlord will then be responsible for any lost revenue he may have made had you remained in residence. You will be financially responsible for and damage that is caused to the apartment. So if there is no damage to the apartment, I would suggest taking pictures of the condition of the apartment when you left and even include a dated newspaper so that the date of the photos is verifiable and lends credibility that what you are saying is true.

Answer 2

Leases are typically binding contracts and, if broken, the lessee can be held liable for the 'damages' resulting from early termination. Normally there is a clause in the lease that addresses this. At a minimum, the security deposit is forfeit. If this person can find someone elst to lease the apartment, the landlord may not mind. In the end it is a matter of money: the landlord doesn't want to deal with cleaning and locating another tenant, which costs $$.

Answer 3

I rent houses in Missouri...if someone refuses to pay the rent I can have the sheriff serve them with eviction papers. They have 30 days to get out...if they refuse to get out I have to hire an attorney...I can make them pay my attorney fees also....he sets a court date....which gives them more time ....in court the judge tells them to vacate the premises and gives them another 30 days to get out...they pay court costs and all back rents plus any fees the landlord has concerning damages. After about 90 days from the day they refused to pay the sheriff goes to their door and tosses everthing they have to the curb. Then they have to leave. With them goes a bad name....they become taboo in that area because landlords talk to each other.
If we bring them to small claims court or regular court we can get a "judgement" against them for the lost rents and damages but no money is given to us at that time....the judgement states that we have the right to get paid with interest the amount the judge states...it can be garnished wages..but in the end they cannot buy or sell anything like a car or house without paying us first.
It's easier to pay on time. And take care of other peoples property.

Answer 4

You still have to pay the amount of the remaining time on the lease and if you don't there goes your credit rating! And it doesn't go away for a long time!

Answer 5

Hello,first off it may be reported to the credit bureau if you do not pay what is owed on the balance of the lease.Also,if you decide to ever rent again and need references...you couldnt use that landlord.
They could also take you to court...and make you pay cost and etc plus what you owe....so its better not to do this.

Answer 6

Goes on your credit-They take you to court and you have to pay a court fee, then they can hold all your possesions. If you dont leave by the time they tell you the police will come and escort you.- you will never get another place to let you live in their facilities.

Answer 7

It goes on your credit rating and you may have trouble finding a landlord in the future who will trust you...if you try to buy property, you will have a higher interest rate on your mortgage.