Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Georgia
Breaking an Apartment Lease
Is there a law that allows a renter to let a rentee out of his/her apartment lease if he/she buys a house?
Asked on 3/01/00, 2:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles W. Field
Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law
Re: Breaking an Apartment Lease
No. Unless the lease provides for an early termination, the tenant is stuck for the entire lease. As a practical matter, however, most leases allow you to get out upon payment of, e.g., two or three months' rent and/or loss of security deposit.
Answered on 3/13/00, 10:57 pm
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