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Early termination of lease question

I have a lease that states that I have the right to terminate the lease EARLY under these conditions...

1) giving landlord no less than 30 days notice on or before the day rent is due

2) paying all monies due through date of termination

3) paying an amount equal to one months rent

My understanding of this is that under the condition number 2 of the early termination paragraph in my lease means that I will pay all monies due through the date that I want to terminate the lease as long as I give 30 days notice, and NOT through the date that the original lease expires. My landlord thinks otherwise. I am wondering if my understanding is correct. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Lauren


Asked on 4/18/07, 10:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Thompson J. Robert Thompson Attorney

Re: Early termination of lease question

Without seeing the entire document and the exact language, I reslly can't say for sure.

However, there would be no point in having an early termination provision if you were required to pay the entire rent due under the lease in order to terminate early--that is what the landlord would be entitled to if you moved out with no right under the lease to terminate early.

I suggest you have an attorney draft and send your notice of termination, and set forth your interpretation of the lease provision. This may make the landlord see reason.

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Answered on 4/19/07, 10:48 am
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: Early termination of lease question

Based on what you have stated as to the lease provisions, your interpretation sounds correct. However, since the landlord sees it otherwise, you should seek a legal opinion from an attorney who can review the entire lease.

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Answered on 4/19/07, 11:48 am


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