Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
What are the consequences of breaking my year lease if I have lived at the apartment for only 3 weeks? I found the apartment online before I moved to this city. I had to sign a lease before I saw the apartment and met the other tenants. The apartment is a bad fit for me - roommates and difficult to live with and the building is in an unsafe area. I'd like to know what the financial consequences would be of moving out of the apartment now, before the next month's rent is due (in one week). I can provide lease agreement if it helps.
1 Answer from Attorneys
You are liable for rent until the landlord can replace you. The landlord must exercise all commercially reasonable efforts to find a new tenant, but if they do so, you are liable for rent until the new tenant starts paying rent, plus all costs of locating the new tenant.
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