Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland

Early termination of residential lease

I rent a room in a private home in Montgomery County, Maryland. There is a clause in the amendment to my lease which states: " In the event of a family emergency, the tenant will give the landlord 30 days notice, and the lease will be made null and void."

Is there any way the landlord can keep me from exercising this clause? What information should my notice letter contain? What would construe a family emergency?


Asked on 9/10/00, 9:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence Holzman Holzman Law Firm, LLC

Re: Early termination of residential lease

I have represented many persons in Montgomery County in residential landlord/tenant situations. Yours appears to be an unusual clause in the lease. Please give me a call and I will be happy to chat with you for a few moments free of charge to see if I can point you in the right direction.

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Answered on 10/12/00, 8:38 am


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