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We need to move out months before lease expires, contract says they can charge for unused time, is that legal

ctf082

they can go after the remaining lease value. [#months (x) $rent] + $damage to apartment - $security deposit

tactically, if ur $security deposit is greater than the remaining lease value [#months (x) $rent], they will magically come up with a x-mas list of $damages and $repair costs to scarf it down and possibly make u pay more $$$doe.

good luck on judge judy!

realshortshorty

If you live in NYC it's fairly easy to break a lease. Most places can charge a lot more money when you move out.

Otherwise I'd say you're out of luck. But I'd try as nicely as possible to negotiate with the landlord, maybe they'll let you out.

Cheyenne

Yes it is. Unless, they get someone to move in before your lease term is up or you needed to move because of the owners neglect of the property. You r best bet is to try & find someone to move in right after you leave. That way the landlord can't charge you.

dragonsong

Yes, it's legal. You need to find someone to sub-lease your apartment...put up flyers in your neighborhood and ads in your local newspapers.

Jessica

Yes, because you signed a lease with them. They have every right because you agreed on it. Since you signed a lease, they are losing money if you leave and dont finish out the lease. Check your contract but mine states that they have the right to charge until they can get a new renter if you break the lease early. Its all business.

dahlia

absolutley. how are they supposed to find another tenant if you just up and leave?

that's breach of contract.

Judy1

Well of course it is. You signed a lease for the whole time, and they reserved the property for you for that time - why would you think you wouldn't owe them the rent?

richard t

why do you think it's a lease...............it protects the landlord and the renter

Craig T

What makes you think it isn't legal? How would you feel if the landlord came to you and said "we need you to move out right away months before your lease expires" That is in essence what you are doing. They would be breaking the contract if they did that and you are breaking the contract by leaving months early.

Monique

Very much legal.

carly sue

if you signed a lease they can charge you for every month even if you aren't living there.

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