Do I have to pay rent even if my lease expired?

Question

Ok, this is a bizzare situation.
I rented an apt. for the first time, and neglected to read that I had to give 60 day notice before my lease expired. Instead, I assumed that I would have to leave when my lease expired unless I renewed it.
Well, I bought a home, and made the above assumption. Now, I have to pay 2 months of rent (until they can find a renter). It says so on my contract. They'll hold my $250 deposit till then.
So, what happens if I don't pay the 2 month rent? Or rather, what are my options (adding rent to mortgage payments is suicide)?
I know they are legally right, but I am trying to squirm myself out of this one.

Answer 1

Yes, you will have to pay....The two months rent after leasing is terminate will make up for lost time on new renters.
If you do not pay...They will put a LIEN against your house, so when you sell it...they will get pay with intrest...

Work with the apt. complex..They will be able to take payments ...As long as you both have an agreement..you will be ok. and they will keep you out of the Credit Bearau

Answer 2

I'm afraid it is clear that it is you who breached the contract here and you are responsible for the rent. There is one possibility that you could get lucky here -- perhaps you could approach the landlord about this. If he/she is able to rent the apartment, and they are feeling inclined to do so, you could probably at least be responsible for only one month rent. In other words, it's probably not possible for the landlord to get another tenant in time to satisfy the first month you will be gone -- but maybe, just maybe if you are cooperative or even if you could attempt to find another tenant to get in there for that second month...hmm, the landlord is not entitled to be unfairly enriched. Another alternative is for you to find a friend who needs to flop somewhere for just a couple of months (that way they could give you at least part of the rent - but be careful if you consider this; first be sure there isn't a rule about sub-letting the apartment) -- tell the landlord that since you misunderstood the 60 day notice requirement, you have been put in a financial bind you simply can't seem to get out of. If the landlord sees that you are doing everything you can to stand up for your mistake, he/she might be more inclined to show mercy. The whole point is to try to mitigate damage for both parties. Please take the high road on this; be honest with the landlord and you just may be surprised that you will be able to come out of this with your finances and your self-respect intact.

Answer 3

You did sign a legal contract with the landlord and are expected to honor the terms of same. There is no legal way to 'squirm out' of it. If the landlord chooses, he may take you to small claims court to effect payment of the rents involved.

That will do no good for your credit history. I suggest that you make arrangements suitable to the landlord and yourself to pay this rent. If the landlord is reasonable, he will accept a 'payment plan' from you rather than take you to court. However, you are advised to honor the payment plan.

Answer 4

If you lease is technically expired, you become a tenant at will. A month to month tenant. If you have 2 months remaining on your lease, then you would owe them 2 months. You could offer them your deposit and one months rent. They might just take it.

Answer 5

me i say don't pay rent but these day it will stop you renting a new place...for example me and my girl try ed to rent a place for months was always told sorry its gone until one realistate broker told us she had a black listing against her not any fault of hers just some *** hole decided they would do it..so becarefull Internet is good but can screw you too