We are in a rental lease through July 2016. We have purchased a house and moved out. The landlord has found someone to rent the house and they are moving in sometime between July 8th and 13th. Are we responsible for July rent?
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We are in a rental lease through July 2016. We have purchased a house and moved out. The landlord has found someone to rent the house and they are moving in sometime between July 8th and 13th. Are we responsible for July rent?
We are in a rental lease through July 2016. We have purchased a house and
moved out. The landlord has found someone to rent the house and they are
moving in sometime between July 8th and 13th. Are we responsible for July
rent?
Asked on June 27, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You are responsible for any negative difference in rent for the month. Say you and the new tenant each pay $1,000 per month and they move in on the 15th; you'd owe $500 for half the month. If they move in on the 15th and pay $1,200 per month, they'd pay $600 for half the month and you'd owe $400; if they only pay $800 per month, they'd pay $400 for the half month and you'd owe $600; etc.
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