Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Breaking of lease, eviction notice

my husband and I signed a 12 month lease, got transferred to another state and had to break the lease. Before leaving I was told what we were to pay for breaking the lease, when it was due and what to do next. 3 days later we got an eviction notice. My question has 2 parts: first, can they serve an eviction notice when you sign an intent to leave? and Second, are we held responsible for money to break the lease when we never got a copy of it?


Asked on 1/08/03, 12:20 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Peter Gonzalez Sanchez-Medina, Gonzalez, Quesada, Lage, Crespo, Gomez & MachadoLLP

Re: Breaking of lease, eviction notice

I cannot give you any specific guidance on your rights and obligations under your lease without first reading it. Generally, you cannot escape or terminate a lease agreement simply by giving an "intent to leave" notice, otherwise, leases would be unenforceable and have no purpose. You should have been provided with a copy of the lease agreement when it was signed by all the parties. If and when you get served with a lawsuit, the lease agreement should be attached to the complaint as an exhibit. You might want to consider retaining a lawyer. Good luck.

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Answered on 1/08/03, 1:18 am
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Breaking of lease, eviction notice

1. yes

2. yes

Good luck.

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Answered on 1/08/03, 7:09 am


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