Submitted by [deleted] t3_yp3vxs in RhodeIsland
bungocheese t1_ivhbikg wrote
So you signed a contract, broke it, and are now trying to get away with no repercussions? Lol.
[deleted] OP t1_ivhdizt wrote
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FunnyFilmFan t1_ivheslq wrote
There are no repercussions to be outlined. As far as the landlord is concerned, you agreed to pay $X a month through the end of the lease. In exchange, you get to live in the property and you are responsible for any excess damage. If you choose to live someplace else, that’s not anything the landlord cares about as long as he gets paid.
Now, if you are leaving because the landlord didn’t hold up his responsibilities (maintenance and repairs, etc) you might be allowed to walk away from the lease. But you will have to prove that things were really bad for it to get to that point.
[deleted] OP t1_ivhfryc wrote
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March_Latter t1_ivhfced wrote
The repercussions unless stated otherwise is you need to pay the contracted amount. The lease is supposed to give the landlord a guaranteed period of time you will be paying and a definitive amount of time you are allowed to stay. Some leases have an out such as pay two months but that's negotiated before the lease is signed.
Not paying is dishonest and gives him the right to take you to court and demand payment.
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