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I want to move out from my current house before end date.
In the agreement, I and my landlord made together, the end date is 3 months later but I
want to move out now even if I have to pay for a breach of contract. However, he said he
was going to lower my credit score. Does he have the right to affects my credit score?
P.S there is no word regarding the credit score in the agreement
Asked on April 9, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No, he does not have the right to lower your credit score so long as you pay him *everything* you owe him. If your lease's end date is 3 months from now, you owe him three months of rent--you have to pay him through the end of the lease, unless he voluntarily agrees to accept less or your lease has some "early termination" clause letting you pay less. Otherwise, you'll have to pay him all the remaining rent; if you do, he cannot do anything legally to your credit, but if you fail to pay him all the money you owe him under the lease, he can report you for defaulting on your obligation.
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