If I gave written notice that I would vacate the apartment prior to expiration ofmy lease, can I be evicted if I am unable to leave by the selected date?
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If I gave written notice that I would vacate the apartment prior to expiration ofmy lease, can I be evicted if I am unable to leave by the selected date?
My lease expires in 9 months but due to new job in another state, I gave my landlord notice that I would vacate early. However, when final approval at the new location did not come through as expected the landlord agreed to extend until the end of this month, when I thought I’d be able to finally vacate and relocate. As of today, the 16th, I have not received my travel orders. I attempted to extend my stay until end of next month but landlord says the unit has been leased. Can I be evicted?
Asked on December 15, 2011 under Real Estate Law, New Jersey
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the landlord has leased your rental but you might not be able to vacate the unit by the time the new tenants need to move in, you could very well be evicted by the landlord. Given the fact that your landlord has accomodated you in renting out your unit due to the fact that you got a new job in another state, you should return your landlord's cooperation by vacating when you need to leave so that the new tenants can move in per schedule.
I suggest that you seek another unit to live in temporarily on a month-to-month basis pending you starting a new job in the other state.
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