If i broke my lease in Ohio abut gave my roommate 2 mths notice to find a replacement and paid for a month after i was gone. What can she sue me for?
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If i broke my lease in Ohio abut gave my roommate 2 mths notice to find a replacement and paid for a month after i was gone. What can she sue me for?
Asked on May 26, 2009 under Real Estate Law, North Carolina
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
You are on the lease? She can sue you for half of the rent, as long as she has not found a replacement roommate. Essentially, you had no right to break the lease. If you broke the lease, one month is not sufficient if you have a lease that runs more than month to month.
She has to mitigate her damages, so must work really hard to get a roommate but if she doesn't, you are on the hook for your half until she finds a tenant.
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