If I execute an early lease termination, am I liable for the property after it is re-rented by landlord?
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If I execute an early lease termination, am I liable for the property after it is re-rented by landlord?
Do I have any obligation after the property is re-rented by the landlord?
Asked on August 22, 2011 California
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In California, if you sign a written agreement terminating your lease with your landlord and your landlord also signs it stating that as of a certain date, for example, August 31, 2011, your lease for the designated unit being rented is over and there is no further term on the lease since it is being ended early.
You will have no further obligation to your landlord on the lease after the unit is re-rented by the landlord under the above scenario.
It is very important that your landlord signs a written agreement stating that the term of your existing lease for the designated propety is being ended at an earlier date by mutual agreement of you and the landlord, that the lease being ended will have no force and effect and that you receive a signed copy of this suggested agreement with the landlord's signature upon it for future need.
Good question.
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