Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

rental lease

if a penalty is not mentioned in the lease agreement, what is the penalty for breaking apartment lease agreement?


Asked on 4/06/07, 5:30 pm

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

Re: rental lease

You conceivably can owe the rent for the remaining term of the lease. The landlord, though, must exercise reasonable diligence in re-renting the apartment and credit you for that rent. You also can be charged for the cost of advertising and other related expenses. You can also help the landlord find a new tenant to mitigate the amount you might owe.

You might discuss this issue with the landlord and see if you can mutually agree on a plan to let you out of the lease.

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Answered on 4/07/07, 7:38 am


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