Break a Lease I signed today...

[Dee30]

What is the name of your state? West Virginia

Today I had signed a 1 year lease...I paid the 1st month's rent and she said I could pay the deposit on Friday...

After I got home, I changed my mind...The lease was a standard agreement where I promised to pay the rent on time, with a $20 late fee if I didn't. It didn't say anything about me having to pay up the full year if I backed out...

I haven't gotten the utilities turned on or have moved any of my things there. Is there a "grace period", in my state, where I can get out of the lease, without penalties? The rent was $350, and I will offer to let her keep all of it for her inconvenience.

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state? West Virginia

Today I had signed a 1 year lease...I paid the 1st month's rent and she said I could pay the deposit on Friday...

After I got home, I changed my mind...The lease was a standard agreement where I promised to pay the rent on time, with a $20 late fee if I didn't. It didn't say anything about me having to pay up the full year if I backed out...

I haven't gotten the utilities turned on or have moved any of my things there. Is there a "grace period", in my state, where I can get out of the lease, without penalties? The rent was $350, and I will offer to let her keep all of it for her inconvenience.

**A: there is no grace period, period.

 

[treese]

The rent was $350, and I will offer to let her keep all of it for her inconvenience.

How nice of you to offer

Don't be surprised if the LL holds you liable for the rent until the apartment is re-rented and also for the cost to re-advertise the apartment if needed.

 

[HomeGuru]

And all other costs and expenses related to re-renting the property pursuant to the terms and conditions in the lease agreement and allowable under the WV L/T law with respect to default by tenant.

 

[Dee30]

Well, she didn't have a problem with me breaking the lease...In fact, she understood why I didn't want to live there. She has another rental that she has offered me for $300/month. (which is a great bargain for where it's at). So all has went well...SHE is a wonderful lady.

 

[HomeGuru]

Well, she didn't have a problem with me breaking the lease...In fact, she understood why I didn't want to live there. She has another rental that she has offered me for $300/month. (which is a great bargain for where it's at). So all has went well...SHE is a wonderful lady.

**A: ok, good. Buy her a box of chocolates and a bunch of flowers.