2007-07-23 06:51:43 · 7 answers · asked by Heather J 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No. Why would going to college get you out of the consequences of breaking your lease?
2007-07-23 06:55:25 · answer #1 · answered by Beardog 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will probably not get a refund and you may owe rent for the remainder of the lease depending on the terms you signed and agreed to.
Make sure you double-check your copy of the lease and pay close attention to the details. Such agreements rarely let you out without penalty just because you "changed your plans."
This may sound unfair because it works against you, but lease terms also protect tenants from having rent rates raised and terms changed arbitrarily. Once the lease is signed, either side that breaks it is liable for damages, so the answer can really only be found in your copy of the legally binding document you both agreed to.
2007-07-23 13:56:07 · answer #2 · answered by freedom first 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are liable to pay the rent till the end of your lease. If you do not pay, the landlord can use your security deposit to offset his losses.
Having said that, the landlord must make every effort to find a replacement tenant. Once he finds a tenant, one calculates by how much he missed out on rent, and you are liable for that portion. Hope it helps!
2007-07-23 15:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by finn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the "security" deposit is for any abnormal damage done to a rented dwelling.. not to be applied against rent!...he has no right to keep it ...but bear in mind if you press him for it through court action he will be entitled to all the months rent that you owed on the term of the lease!
2007-07-23 14:11:21 · answer #4 · answered by Robert P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, he is not. You break the lease, he keeps the security deposit. It is likely written in your lease.
2007-07-23 13:59:08 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends. you have the right to receive your money back for the rest of the month, but depending on the lease you signed, the landlord can keep the deposit.
2007-07-23 13:55:36 · answer #6 · answered by civil_av8r 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not in my state, but check the law in yours.
2007-07-23 13:58:33 · answer #7 · answered by Helen W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋