Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey
My wife and I broke a lease with approximately 7 months left on it. I have surrendered my security deposit and paid two months after that. The locks are changed and we can no longer get in to see if he has done anything to try and rent it out. What would the landlord be able to do if he were to take us to court?
Asked on 10/24/16, 3:38 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Matthew Schutz
Matthew R. Schutz, Esq.
Theoretically the LL seek the rent for the term. However he has to take reasonable steps to relet the apartment. You have the right to find out what he has done.
Answered on 10/26/16, 6:17 pm