Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
termination of lease
Upon providing 30 days written notice that I did not intend to renew my one year lease (which I believed to be ending on May 15th of this year), the leasing company then informed me that my lease did not end until May 31. Although I did not wish to begin my lease until June 1, 2000 and did not actually move in until that time, I began paying rent on May 15, 2000 because the leasing company informed me that they could not guarantee the apartment would still be available if I waited. I do not recall the dates on the lease agreement; only that it was for one year (I requested a copy of the lease at the time of signing, but never actully received it). In conclusion, my question is whether I am obligated to pay rent through May 31, 2001 or May 15, 2001. Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: termination of lease
Based on the limited information you provided, it appears that you may have already paid rent through May 31st. In order to answer your questions, you need a copy of the lease agreement. If the lease agreement states that the term ends on May 31, then it ends on May 31, no matter when you moved into the subject premises. Once you confirm the end of the term of the lease, figure out how much you have paid in rent, and, if such payments total the total amount required to be paid during the entire term of the lease, then you have paid all the rent that is owed. It's that simple. The landlord has no basis to deny your request for a copy of the lease. If you are not provided with a copy of the lease, it suggests that they are not only dealing in bad faith, but may have something to hide from the tenant. Good luck
Re: termination of lease
The previous reply seems to cover the situation.
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