Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Texas

Termination of lease

I have a letter here stating that my final bill from breaking a lease is $808.50 and that my apartment has been rented out. After paying the money, I received a letter stating that the person has changed their mind and has decided to move into another apartment and that now, I am responsible for July's rent and possibly August's rent if no renter is found. Is this legal? Does the letter I received serve as a proof that my obligations are fulfilled once I have paid the money and that I have been releived of all other financial responsibility as it relates to rent? What legal recourse do I have if my credit is negatively impacted?


Asked on 7/16/07, 12:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Re: Termination of lease

You situation will be determinative upon various factors, but primarily on the written lease. The letter you received may possibily be used to show that your obligations were fulfilled or that based on the language of your original lease your obligations were not fulfilled because the apartment has not been rented out. You should consult an attorney, for a minimum of a review of your original lease. If my law firm can be of any assistance please contact my office manager Mr. Ed Smith ([email protected]).

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Answered on 7/16/07, 1:06 pm


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