PA: Tenant Abandons Apartment - Job Relocation

[PixelRogue]

TIA for all your help.

A relatively new tenant (4 months) accepted a job relocation and abandoned the apartment. She said she knew she would be responsible for the rent until the apartment has been re-rented. The tenant has ignored all communication, stopped paying rent and the apartment is not yet re-rented ~ apx. 7 months left on lease.

Please advise.

This is the state of Pennsylvania.

Thanks all...

 

[BL]

When you re-rent , sue for what's owed you .
Make sure you advertise, and actively try to rent .

 

[PixelRogue]

yes...

I've been advertising and showing it, as it is in my own best interest as well to get it rented. The tenant specifically asked, prior to moving in, if she could be let out of the lease if she relocates, to which I specifically stated that she would be let out of the lease once the apartment was re-rented, and winter months take longer to re-rent.

When she told me of the relocation, we discussed the lease and she knew she would be responsible for the lease until it was re-rented. It may be the spring before the re-rental happens.

Given the amount of time court takes, what would be the advantage to waiting until the place has been re-rented, verses filing now? Are there no loopholes for tenants who relocate or a job?

 

[BL]

I've been advertising and showing it, as it is in my own best interest as well to get it rented. The tenant specifically asked, prior to moving in, if she could be let out of the lease if she relocates, to which I specifically stated that she would be let out of the lease once the apartment was re-rented, and winter months take longer to re-rent.

When she told me of the relocation, we discussed the lease and she knew she would be responsible for the lease until it was re-rented. It may be the spring before the re-rental happens.

Given the amount of time court takes, what would be the advantage to waiting until the place has been re-rented, verses filing now? Are there no loopholes for tenants who relocate or a job?

If you file now , you can't sue for money you might be owed .

No lope holes for someone breaking a lease to relocate for a job .

Maybe if you offered a short term lease with reduced rent for the winter months , it might rent ?