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When a tenant breaks a one year lease agreement, what are my options?

Ron and Tina S, CA on Wednesday, February 20, 2013

RE: Lease agreement

Tenant rights and responsibilities vary per state so this is something you will def need to verify. A tenant who breaks a lease without good cause will be responsible for the remaining rent due under the lease term. In most states, however, a landlord has a legal duty to use reasonable efforts to try to find a new tenant.

Posted by karen s, WI on Thursday, February 21, 2013

RE: Lease agreement

You can ask for the remaining rent due under the lease term. I would suggest you to screen the tenants before renting out your property. I rented my apartment through Tropicana Realty, a real estate company. They screened the tenant and did everything on my behalf.

Posted by ryan h, TX on Wednesday, March 20, 2013

RE: Lease agreement

It's not legal to collect double rent.

Posted by Dawn A, WI on Wednesday, March 20, 2013

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