I moved out after I had given 60 days required written notice but my initial lease ends until september. I gave this notice over two months ago...now I am being told I had to pay until the end of the lease when in the beginning I was told as long as I give that 60 days notice I did not have to pay any penalties and the lease could terminate once those 60 days passed. What could happen if I do not pay?
2007-08-07 18:21:31 · 6 answers · asked by EVELYN A 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
you get a bad mark in your credit report.
2007-08-07 18:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by Ervinz m 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You don't want to mess around with this bill. You can have some bad credit for other things, but if you hope to get another apartment then you definitely have to pay what they say. I believe you misunderstood your lease. It meant that you had to fulfill the year but if you intended to move after that then you needed to give them 2 months notice. You took it to mean that you could just give them 2 months notice any old time and be out of the lease after that. Make sure in the future so this type of mistake doesn't happen again. They have the power now to take you to court and get a judgement against you if you don't pay. Until that judgement gets settled (by you paying) it will remain on your credit report (very bad). As a matter of fact, even after you satisfy the debt it will remain....it will say that it has been paid but it will still remain on the credit report for years and any future prospective landlord will see it when they run your credit report and you might get turned down. It's too bad you have had to learn this lesson the hard way but at least now you know. Be sure to pay it as quickly as possible and pray that they don't take you to court. Pay it before that happens if at all possible. Good luck
2007-08-07 18:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by Gottaloveher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The actual LEASE is like the LAW! It is a legally binding agreement that you have signed stating you agree with the terms. Unfortunately, in the eyes of the law, the lease will take prescedence over any verbal agreement.
The worst that could happen is that you will forfeit your security deposit, and be held responsible for the ENTIRE term of the lease, which isn't all bad because your lease ends only a month from now, and you are home free! I'd say to hang in there and just pay your last month! Keep in mind that in most leases, it states that if they have to file against you, that YOU are responsible for the Legal fees, and court costs, which are quite expensive!
One more word of advice....
They will want to do a "move-out" inspection. Whatever you so, make sure you are present for that! Saying that you will not be there means you have agreed to accept any charges, or damage, etc. that may be found upon inspecting the premesis upon move-out!
Good Luck!!
2007-08-07 18:41:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to pay until the end of the lease. You misunderstood whatever you were initially told. If you won't pay, they will sue you in court for the remainder of the lease that you owe. We already explained it to you in your previous post. Clearly, you have difficulties understanding what people are trying to tell you.
2007-08-07 18:30:14 · answer #4 · answered by OC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you've already moved out, then eviction doesn't matter.
You could be sued for the remainder of the time on your least -- which based on your earlier posting was for an initial six-month term before the month-to-month and notice provisions kicked in.
2007-08-07 18:26:17 · answer #5 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
only a small % of land lords sue after your gone it costs more then they will get just leave the apt in good condition so they can rent it right out and they will soon forget about you be sure to leave a fording address just in case and if they do sue challenge it show up for court and tell your side just be sure you gave proper notice .
2007-08-07 18:32:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋