What can my landlord do to me for breaking my lease?
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What can my landlord do to me for breaking my lease?
Asked on July 6, 2009 under Real Estate Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
A lease is a contract between those who sign it. You are obligated to follow the terms and conditions in the lease from start date to end date. So first, read your lease for the exact penalties that may be involved. They will be enforced by a court unless they are seen as against public policy or local laws. If your landlord used a "standard" lease then the terms and penalties in the lease are probably not against public policy or local laws.
If you break your lease your landlord will most likely take you to court for the balance remaining. I am not admitted in North Carolina so I am not familiar with the landlord tenant laws in your area.
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