I have just rented a space and would like to terminate it after 1 month. I have placed a 2 month deposit and all admin and miscellaneous fee. However, the landlord mentioned that if i am to terminate the contract, i will still need to pay for the subsequent months till the contract expires. From my contract, it only mention forfeiting of 2 months but the landlord says that they have more rights than what is mentioned in the contract. Can anyone provide me with any legal advice. Has anyone met with the same situation before. Thank you for your help.
2006-11-20 03:48:27 · 5 answers · asked by babrina_lele 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Whatever your contract says is what the landlord has to go by. It's a legal document and he can't just change it whenever he wants. If the contract is for a year, then he can legally charge you for every month the unit sits empty after you vacate. If you are on a month to month basis, then he is only entitled to your deposit.
If there are problems with the apartment that weren't disclosed to you then you may be able to get out of the contract all together. It depends on what it is though. Or if he refuses to fix something.....you have a right to live in an apartment free of defects as long as your paying rent......
Good Luck !!!!!
2006-11-20 04:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by lisa46151 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The contract is the contract. If it states that it is 12 months then you will have to pay. If it is a month to month then only the 2 months will be lost. What is wrong with the space that you do not want it only after 30 days? That could be an out for you in the contract.
2006-11-20 04:01:16 · answer #2 · answered by golferwhoworks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Commercial space might be different, but in residential, if you break a lease you are responsible for the remainder of the lease, minus any months the landlord gets from a new tenant. He also must try and get a new tenant, not let the building sit empty.
2006-11-20 05:44:12 · answer #3 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would be responsible for the entire lenght of contract, however the landlord also has a duty to "mitigate" the damages by trying to find another renter as soon a possible.
2006-11-22 06:36:10 · answer #4 · answered by LILL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deposit isn't lease. it extremely is unlawful to apply it as such without previous approval from the owner. you won't be able to with carry lease when you consider which you think of you will no longer get your deposit back. you do no longer choose for to get sued and smash your credits! you may pay your final months lease. circulate out. Wait the legally allowed time-physique for them to refund your deposit. while they fail to realize this then you definately could sue them to get it. in case you do no longer stick to the suitable technique right here you will only screw your self.
2016-11-25 21:16:27 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋