Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Getting out of lease

I have taken a job that requires me to work out of the country. My 12 month lease dosen't end utill October 1st. If I give 30 days notice is that ok? Will I get a bulk of my deposite back? How should I go about getting out of my lease?


Asked on 3/24/06, 10:12 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Getting out of lease

Be up-front and humble with your landlord. Offer to find a new tenant. You might not be able to "get out" of the lease if the landlord's not sympathetic, but if the landlord finds a new tenant, the amount you will owe should be reduced. Also, could you ask your new employer to help you with the rent or deposit on either end?

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Answered on 3/24/06, 10:25 am


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