Breaking lease early

[dmsdexter]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania
I have been trying to find a website that states what the penalties are for breaking a lease early, does anyone know of any for Pennsylvania? I have a tenant that just called me and is planning on moving out at the beginning of May and their lease doesn't expire until June 30th.

 

[Cvillecpm]

.....IMHO * balance of their lease and whatever penalties are in the lease.

This is why the LEASE FORM is so important!!

 

[dmsdexter]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania
I have been trying to find a website that states what the penalties are for breaking a lease early, does anyone know of any for Pennsylvania?

I guess you don't know of any sites that contain the Pa laws then? The lease that I have is a basic lease so most things revert back to the law, right?
I did make an appointment to go to my attorney, but I thought maybe I would do some checking online about some things until my appt on Friday.

 

[Gail in Georgia]

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Your tenant would be responsible for the remaining months on their lease or until the unit is rerented.

Gail

 

[dmsdexter]

Thank you Gail for your help, I really appreciate it.

 

[Cvillecpm]

Have your attorney recommend a better lease....lease break penalties and costs are usually spelled out in the lease and not in code or statutes.

 

[dmsdexter]

Actually we had already made this appt with the attorney before we received the phone call telling us that they were leaving the beginning of May, so it was good timing on their part for calling when we already had the appt made.
Thanks for the good advise though.