Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York
Lease termination
Landlord is requiring 2 months penalty to cancel lease. Cannot find any reference in lease. Is this legal?
Asked on 12/12/07, 4:05 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: Lease termination
From your question I assume that you are breaking a valid lease. The landlord is saying that he will release you from your obligations if you pay 2 months rent. If this is the case, then yes, it is legal.
Mike.
Answered on 12/13/07, 8:37 am