Canmy landlord sue meif I broke a lease early for a new job butpaid an extra month in rent and utilities?
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Canmy landlord sue meif I broke a lease early for a new job butpaid an extra month in rent and utilities?
I moved out of the house 7 months early to take a job that was 4 hours away. However, I paid an extra month’s rent and utilities to help bridge the gap. My landlord even sent me an email after I told her we would be leaving early saying that she was happy for us and that she agreed it seemed like a good opportunity. Yesterday she sent an email saying that the house was left in excellent condition and no repairs were needed but is threatening all the above actions above if I don’t continue to pay rent/utilities through the end of the lease. Do I have any rights here?
Asked on February 9, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Did you have a written lease--from what you write, it appears that you do. If you did, you may be held responsible for all rent and other payments (for example, utilities) due under that lease for the balance of the lease term. For example, if you broke your lease 7 months early, you are obligated to pay 7 months of rent and utilities; if you paid 1 of those months, you still owe the landlord 6 more months. A written lease is a contract; the landlord may enforce its terms against you.
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