Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

early termination of lease

My husband passed away recently and I can't afford to pay the rent on the single family house we had been renting. We has been in the house for 6 months of a 2 year lease when he died. I am planning to move to a much less expensive place. My question: Is dealth of a spouse a reason to break a lease and can I get my security deposit back?


Asked on 5/15/08, 11:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: early termination of lease

No. However, most landlords will be sympathetic and allow early termination of the lease.

Mike.

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Answered on 5/16/08, 9:05 am


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