Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Mexico

tenant/landlord

I have discovered the apartment I rented for my son had a one year lease agreement and I signed it (stupidly) with out reading it was for a yr. Now 30 days later, it is obvious that he is not able to live independently. I told him to go give notice and he was informed that I was responsible for the rent for one year. Is there anything I can do?


Asked on 9/04/08, 4:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Anderson Anderson Business Law LLC

Re: tenant/landlord

I should take a look at the lease. Not sure why you signed it? Did you guaranty payment or performance by Lessee?

I would review basis for termination and perhaps propose re-lease or sublease agreement.

I have 28 years experience as a Landlord and attorney in Landlord/Tenant law.

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Answered on 9/05/08, 7:38 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: tenant/landlord

You should read the agreement carefully. Possibly, there should be a pre-mature cancellation clause with some penalty.

If there is no such clause, you should talk to the landlord about pre-mature lease cancellation.

Normally in such cases,the landlords require 30 - 60 days notice and/or rent for the notice period.

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Answered on 9/05/08, 8:16 pm


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