Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia
Breaking a Lease
I recently signed a lease in which the terms called for a penalty if I broke the lease as well as 2 months rent (750 per month). My move is solely due to work - I am accepting another position and am forced to move. Is there any way to avoid or mitigate the penalties on the lease?
Asked on 4/24/03, 10:35 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Breaking a Lease
No, unless you are in the U.S. military forces
and have been unexpectedly reassigned to a new duty station.
Answered on 4/25/03, 12:04 am