Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Re: lease break

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No. A lease is a valid and binding contract between the landlord and the tenant. If you break the lease, you will face penalties including the loss of your deposit and any lost rents for the balance of the lease term if the landlord chooses to pursue a claim for damages.

You should advise the landlord of your job transfer and try to negotiate an amicable agreement with the landlord. It will be far less costly in the long run.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.