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Are there any standards for someone that wants to break a lease early? Do you just tell them that is not an option? Our tenant is transferring schools and wants a place closer to her new school. Do you charge a fee? hold deposit?

Brooke V, CA on Sunday, November 11, 2012

RE: Tenant wants to break her 1 year lease early

There are specific Laws for breaking a lease, but you must include them in your lease. Most states require tenant to pay rent until landlord finds a new tenant. Although, the landlord have to make a substantial effort in finding a new lessee

Posted by Luis M, NJ on Monday, November 12, 2012

RE: Tenant wants to break her 1 year lease early

Meaning, if you were to explain your activities to find a new tenant to a judge, would the judge believe you really tried to find a new tenant?

Posted by Dawn A, WI on Monday, November 12, 2012

RE: Tenant wants to break her 1 year lease early

Thank you! That is kind of what we were thinking of doing so I appreciate the advice!

Posted by Brooke V, CA on Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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