Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Illinois

Lease expiration fee

I had a 1 year lease with an apartment complex which recently completed. There is a clause in my lease which states that I have to give a 30 day written notice intending to surrender my apartment prior to the expiration of the term of my lease, failing which I will be liable for an additional month's rent. I did not provide a written notice but did verbally communicate to the apartment complex staff about not renewing the lease. Am I liable for the extra month's rent or can I contest the claim?


Asked on 4/01/03, 7:43 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

Re: Lease expiration fee

Sounds like you're stuck - better give your written notice now.

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Answered on 4/02/03, 7:46 pm
Thaddeus Hunt Law Offices of Thaddeus Hunt

Re: Lease expiration fee

Without having actually read the lease and based on your statements I would give a qualified Yes. By signing the lease you agreed to be bound by the terms of that lease.

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Answered on 4/01/03, 10:19 pm


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