What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? nj
Hi I rented my house to a tenant, signed a lease with them and they gave 2 months deposit. Before they moved in, she informed informed me that she is moving in with her parents instead. After a month of intense searching, I found new tenants to rent the property - but for several hundred less per month. My question is, can I hold the original tenant responsible for the month the house was vacant and the difference in rent? I originally thought I could because its my understanding that when you sign a lease you are in some way responsible for the total amount due for the term of that lease. The tenant that bailed out is willing to pay for the vacant month but not for the difference in rent.
thanks in advance for your help!!
Hi I rented my house to a tenant, signed a lease with them and they gave 2 months deposit. Before they moved in, she informed informed me that she is moving in with her parents instead. After a month of intense searching, I found new tenants to rent the property - but for several hundred less per month. My question is, can I hold the original tenant responsible for the month the house was vacant and the difference in rent? I originally thought I could because its my understanding that when you sign a lease you are in some way responsible for the total amount due for the term of that lease. The tenant that bailed out is willing to pay for the vacant month but not for the difference in rent.
thanks in advance for your help!!