Voting Question: I Broke the Lease...What to do Next?

19 December 2011, 4:54 pm

Hello Friends at Yahoo Answer: On my first day in North Dakota, I signed a one year lease for 2 bedrooms apt in SW Fargo. I started living there on December 14 around 5:30 PM. Due to some serious change of circumstances I had to break the lease. (There was no problem in the apartment or living conditions) I was asked to sign an improper notice according to which I have to pay the rent of January and February…but it also says I am still liable for any rent if they are not able to find a new tenant. Around 3:15 PM on December 17 the keys were returned and I was out of the apartment. I headed to airport, took the first flight to NYC and came home. I was told by the lady that hopefully they will find someone in January and I won’t have to pay for the February. She also told me that on December 19 she will tell me whether I will be held liable for the electric bill or not? (I didn’t hear from her today). It seems my options are pretty narrow here. I guess I have to pay them for January and possibly February But the problem is what if they don’t find anyone afterwards (God forbid). In that case should I let a judge decide my fate? My search on internet to find a tenant landlord attorney in Fargo ND has brought almost nothing and it seems there aren’t many out there. Can a kind soul give some input/advice or guidance in this matter? And also can any kind soul tell about a good lawyer in Fargo ND who can be of any help in this matter. I am so worried …Pleas help Thanks a lot…… Hope to hear from you soon. Yes there was a walk thru before leaving and as I had just moved in days ago, everything was spotless and perfect. Remember I moved in on December 14 around 5:30 PM and left around 3:15 PM on December 17...less than 3 days... But the improper notice (according to which I have to pay them two months rent) also has the things written that if they are nor able to find a new tenant, I will still be liable for the whole years rent... But there are two questions: *How would I know they made a real effort to rent the apartment? *How would I know they advertised it for low rent, so they can cover the difference from me? Do local newspapers disclose a complete record of the ads given by landlords ...e.g.. who gave the ad and how many times and when and for how much rent? etc Thanks... Read More »

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