Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Re: Lease that needs to be broken

You have a few options. First is to approach your landlord with a proposed buy-out amount. Second is to possibly sublet the unit for the balance of the lease- check your lease regarding possible prohibition or approval requirements. Third is simply breach your lease � give the landlord written notice on when you plan to surrender possession of premise. You will obligated to balance for the balance of lease payments as damages, but landlord is required to make reasonable effort to release as a means to minimize his damages.

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