2006-12-01 06:22:52 · 6 answers · asked by Ryan T 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Probably, best to have a talk with them. Maybe you know someone who could rent it after you leave?
2006-12-01 06:24:31 · answer #1 · answered by flip103158 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a contract. And it's probably binding. But that doesn't mean that you're permanently bound to live there. People breach contracts all the time, because sometimes you just have to, or sometimes it's more efficient to do so.
(A) in general, yes, depending upon the terms of your lease.
(B) But check to see if your lease has an "anti-assignment" clause; otherwise you may be able to "assign" (i.e. transfer the least to someone else) or "sublet" (keep the lease in your name, but have someone else move in and pay you rent, that you then pay to the landlord) the lease.
(C) Lease damages vary as well. In many states, a landlord has a duty to "mitigate," that is, to reduce the fleeing tenants damages by attempting to find another person to lease the apartment. If they refuse to do so, you may be able to reduce the damages you have to pay. Also, check to see in your lease if there are "liquidated damages" for terminating the lease early. That might be just a fixed sum that you have agreed to as the landlord's "damages" if you do not complete the lease.
Notwithstanding the lease, the landlord may be willing to let you out (especially if property values have increased and the landlord can charge more rent to a new tenant). So talk to her first. If that goes nowhere, find an attorney (or someone at leagal aid--they're very good at landlord tenant disputes) to talk about your options and what sort of damages you might be exposed to if you vacate.
Good luck.
2006-12-01 14:37:27 · answer #2 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a lease is a binding contract. If you signed it you are liable.
Hello from NC btw.
2006-12-01 14:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by c.arsenault 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a basic law of contracts. if your company is transferring you, the company should be prepared to ensure the contract is fulfilled, usually by paying the required obligation you would have to meet if you were wanting out of your contract by your own actions, such as voluntarily leaving town.
2006-12-01 14:27:51 · answer #4 · answered by de bossy one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is a lease that you signed (a legal binding contract that holds up in court)
2006-12-01 14:24:32 · answer #5 · answered by surveyinthewoods 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe so as long as the job is far enough away it would not be feasible or cost effective to commute.
2006-12-01 14:28:05 · answer #6 · answered by namsaev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋