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LandlordLaura
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Posted: Sat Jul 5th, 2008 10:12 pm |
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In general, a Lease is a contract that you have with your Landlord. The terms of the Lease will determine how long you agreed to live in the rental property. Generally, before the Lease expires, neither party to the Lease can change the terms of the Lease agreement without all parties agreeing in writing to any changes made. Determine if you are on a month-to-month Lease or a longer term Lease.
Leases vary AND State (and even County/City) Landlord Tenant Laws can vary from area to area. Read through the Lease AND the Landlord Tenant Laws that apply in the area where the rental property is located so that you are familiar with them. The more you know, the better off you will be.
It is probably best that you speak with your Landlord to discuss whether you have any options based on your Lease, your relationship with the Landlord and your situation. In many States it is a general rule that Tenant(s) who break a Lease agreement will be required to follow the terms of the Lease agreement (and be responsible for all payments due under the Lease) until the Landlord can "mitigate damages" and locate acceptable Tenants to take possession of the rental property. A Tenant may often be responsible to reimburse the Landlord for the associated expenses of finding the new Tenants. If you return the property to the Landlord in a condition similar to the condition it was in when you took possession of it and you assist your Landlord in locating new Tenants by keeping the property looking good during showings, your expenses should be minimized. Again, though, you will have to find out what particular Laws apply to the area where your rental property is located. Be sure to give your Landlord proper written move-out notification as required by Law and/or the Lease.
Be sure to document any agreements made with the Landlord in writing, signed by all parties, so that you have proof of any agreements made outside of the Lease.
Let us know how things work out for you.
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lnb982
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Posted: Fri Jul 4th, 2008 11:22 pm |
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Hi, I am new to this board and hoping I can find out some good information. My question is about my lease. When we moved in a signed the years lease for a payment of 625 my cousin lived with my husband and I. She has since left of her own free will knowing that we can't afford it. Landlord never had her actually sign it so not much we can do there. But now hubby is off for Medical reasons. And there not sure what's wrong and no tellin how long he will be off. If we can't pay the rent payments, what right do we have to get out of our lease? And what does that leave us responsible for??
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