Changed mind on breaking apartment lease

[Mike4790]

I was recently laid off from my job. As soon as I was laid off I gave 60 day notice to my apartment landlord that I wanted to terminate the lease. Today I decided to stay until the lease is over on October, 31. When I informed the landlord that I changed my mind she said I still had to move out of the apartment because she had found someone else to move in. Can she legally force me to move???? There was no provision in the lease that coverered me changing my mind about breaking the lease.

 

[happylucky]

YES she can force you out..YOU gave her 60 day notice and she found a new tenant......

If you dont move out you would be liable for ALL the next tenants expenses!!!!!!!

So i would get her to sign a statement that you are moving out on xxxx date, at the request of the landlord becauses a new tenant that is going to move in, that way YOUR ASSSSS is covered. You will owe no more rent if the landlady is lying or the other tenant backs out!

But you still will have to sue her in small claims court when she doesnt give you back your deposit!

Maybe you can get her to sign a statement that you can use the security for the last months rent

 

[JETX]

Mike, actually you have some options here, but determining what they are will require more information:

1) Do you have a lease?
2) What is the term of the lease (when did it start and end)?
3) Did you give your notice in writing or verbal??
4) What state are you in (see the RED text at the top of the screen???)?
5) What, if anything, does the lease say about early termination by either party?
6) Who did you give 'notice' to?? Was it the property manager, a clerk, etc.??
7) How many units are in the 'complex' (some states have different rules for smaller units)??

 

[happylucky]

If the landlord RELIED on your " Good Faith" promise to move out in 60 days, since you were laid off....... and if the landlord re rented it, and has signed lease, then you are screwed.

You probably could change your mind, but if there really are tenants going to move in, and they gave their notice at their apartment EXPECTING to move in.....

Then guess who will get sued??? BOTH you and the landlord! Guess who will pay???? YOU for any and all expenses the other tenant has to pay out of pocket.

 

[JETX]

Sounds like 'Happy' is playing Mr. Landlord again. Mike, it really isn't as 'set in stone' as Mr. Happy makes it.

See my earlier reply with questions.