Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in North Carolina

I live in NC and have 1 year left on our 2 year lease agreement. I'v given a 2 month notice that we will be moving out in that time period. I have given them plenty of notice to get another tenant in. Our market area is good for rentals (people seeking rentals). Is this satisfactory for breaking a lease.


Asked on 10/06/14, 4:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kenneth Love Ken Love Law

If I understand correctly, you are halfway through the lease, but wish to break it now. If the lease gives you the right to leave early with 2 months notice, you are fine. If the lease does not give you this right, then you may have a problem. If you leave, you are still liable for the rent until the unit is re-rented. The landlord has a duty to try and re-rent it using its normal methods. So, in essence you are taking a risk that the home will be re-rented quickly. Also, for reference purposes, the landlord would be within his/her rights to report that you broke the lease.

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Answered on 10/07/14, 4:09 am


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