rental lease
if a penalty is not mentioned in the lease agreement, what is the penalty for breaking apartment lease agreement?
rental lease
if a penalty is not mentioned in the lease agreement, what is the penalty for breaking apartment lease agreement?
Re: rental lease
You conceivably can owe the rent for the remaining term of the lease. The landlord, though, must exercise reasonable diligence in re-renting the apartment and credit you for that rent. You also can be charged for the cost of advertising and other related expenses. You can also help the landlord find a new tenant to mitigate the amount you might owe.
You might discuss this issue with the landlord and see if you can mutually agree on a plan to let you out of the lease.
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