ibeawizard
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Florida (Polk County)
I need to break the lease with my landlord due to family emergency.
When I first moved in, I paid the first month, last month, and a month security deposit. My lease is up September 1st, so technically August is paid for.
My landlord said I could break the lease with 30 days notice. So, I'd pay for the month of April and be done with it. But, she also said I'd be forfeiting my last months rent. That's the part I don't understand. Can she do that? I know I'd be responsible for any months where she can't rent the place.
If she re-rents the property after I leave, technically, she'll be receiving rent for August from two different people. Isn't that called double dipping? Is that legal in the State of Florida? My friend says I shouldn't pay for the month of April since she is keeping my last month rent that was pre-paid.
Please advise. Thank you.
I need to break the lease with my landlord due to family emergency.
When I first moved in, I paid the first month, last month, and a month security deposit. My lease is up September 1st, so technically August is paid for.
My landlord said I could break the lease with 30 days notice. So, I'd pay for the month of April and be done with it. But, she also said I'd be forfeiting my last months rent. That's the part I don't understand. Can she do that? I know I'd be responsible for any months where she can't rent the place.
If she re-rents the property after I leave, technically, she'll be receiving rent for August from two different people. Isn't that called double dipping? Is that legal in the State of Florida? My friend says I shouldn't pay for the month of April since she is keeping my last month rent that was pre-paid.
Please advise. Thank you.