Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Connecticut
Lease Termination
I had signed a one year lease on jan 25th 2002 and would like to break it on aug 25 2002 and my landlord says that if I move out that I will be responsible for the remaining amount of the lease even though there is a waiting list to get into my complex, is this true?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Lease Termination
Not necessarily. Your landlord has to make a reasoable effort to re-rent the property at the same rental amount. He can charge you for expenses in attempting to get a new tenant and has to give you a written notice of any expenses he deducted from your security deposit. You have to give hime a forwarding address or he can send it to your last known address. He will propubly try to take your security deposit so it may be a good idea to watch the property after you vacate to see when it is occupied. Of course, this answer is based on the limited facts you have provided and without seeing the lease, it has limited value. You should see an attorney to review your lease. Tom Noonan
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
