I need to move and my landlord has said that I need to pay out the lease (six months rent) to be able to move. I've heard of losing the deposit as the fee for breaking a lease, but I wasn't sure if there were laws around this. Paying six months rent seems a like a harsh penalty. Thanks.
2007-02-11 06:49:11 · 5 answers · asked by jen 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You can break your lease with 2 months written notice, and you will not be obligated to pay for the remainder of the lease. But you will forfeit your security. I have done this a couple of times....if you cannot give two months, you can pay them the two months and lose your security, if you want to. Chances are they will not sue you for the remainder of the lease anyway, as it would cost them more to do so, and they will rerent just as fast. Don't let that scare you.
2007-02-11 06:59:17 · answer #1 · answered by CHUMBA 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Laws vary by state. The landlord has to try to rerent the apartment as soon as you move out. If he does you do not pay for the months it was rented but if he is trying but unable to rerent you can be held responsible for the full rent for all months left on the lease.
2007-02-11 10:56:07 · answer #2 · answered by ebosgramma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your options are : 1----what does the written lease say...is there an "out clause" ? --if not--- 2----you need to speak with the landlord and make arrangements. typically it will be you need to pay a penalty or the remainder of the lease up front in order to be let out. good luck :)
2016-05-23 21:58:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you try to sublet your apartment? Look in your lease to see if that's an option.
2007-02-11 06:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only option is to try to find a replacement tenant for your landlord so that he does not have an opening for the apartment and therefore he cannot hold you liable for it. Try that and see.
Your welcome.
2007-02-11 06:54:20 · answer #5 · answered by Akbar B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋