Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Georgia

early termination of signed lease

renting a home for last 4yrs with same lease renewed each year. 90written termination of lease effective nov.01,2006. lease expiration date april 2007.With a 90day notice , am I still legally obligated for remaining 3months excluding security deposit? When and What is considered appropriate early termination with previous longevity of signed lease agreement with same landlord?

Revised at your request: Are there any grounds for early termination of a lease? A 90-day notice in writing was submitted Nov.01, 2006. Lease ends April 30 2007. I have been renting from this same landlord for a period of 4yrs, circumstances have forced me to relocate, and terminate my current lease 4months prior to ending date. Can I be exonerated from the last 4 month legally, or am I obligated to pay the rent?


Asked on 12/31/06, 8:39 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Re: early termination of signed lease

Your post is far from clear. However, it seems obvious this is covered in your lease, so it should tell you the penalty for early termination. We don't have the lease. The length of time you have been there would not be relevent (unless something about that is also in the lease). Bottom line - the lease is your agreement.

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Answered on 1/01/07, 4:16 pm
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: early termination of signed lease

In addition to what Mr. Riddle wrote, you may terminate the lease immediately if the landlord has breached its terms. For example, failing to make repairs.

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Answered on 1/01/07, 5:22 pm


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