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  • MR FUCKYOURSELF
    Registered User
    • Jan 2004
    • 4
    #1

    Contract Law Question..

    I payed a security desposit and signed a lease a month ago to move in Feburary for a 6 month lease.

    Something came up and I have to move out of the city.

    Am I legally obligated to that lease since I have not 'accepted' the offer by physically moving in?

    I didnt see any specific terms regarding breaking the lease during occupany either...

    I dont expect the security deposit to come back, but have I accepted the lease even If I havent moved in yet?
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    • lennox
      Registered User
      • Jan 2004
      • 144
      #2
      your signature makes you liable

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        • jimthefiend
          So Fucking Banned
          • Oct 2003
          • 18889
          #3
          wether you see them or not the terms are there
          yes, if you break the lease you can be held liable for the balance of the agreement (i.e. 6 months rent)

          however, if you havent taken occupancy most leaseholders wont sue you, its not worth it.

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            • MR FUCKYOURSELF
              Registered User
              • Jan 2004
              • 4
              #4
              whats the acceptance of the offer?

              the offer is the place. accepting it is the moving in.

              any other opinions?

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                • triumph
                  Confirmed User
                  • Dec 2002
                  • 3433
                  #5
                  YOU SIGNED A LEASE! YOU ARE NOW OBLIGATED BY LAW!

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                    • reynold
                      Too lazy to set a custom title
                      • Oct 2002
                      • 51271
                      #6
                      you're bound to that lease. basically you owe either liquidated damages or the amount of rent that's due until they find a tenant. they can't straight out charge you for the whole 6 months since they are under a legal duty to mitigate their damages by renting it out as soon as possible.


                      Originally posted by MR FUCKYOURSELF
                      I payed a security desposit and signed a lease a month ago to move in Feburary for a 6 month lease.

                      Something came up and I have to move out of the city.

                      Am I legally obligated to that lease since I have not 'accepted' the offer by physically moving in?

                      I didnt see any specific terms regarding breaking the lease during occupany either...

                      I dont expect the security deposit to come back, but have I accepted the lease even If I havent moved in yet?

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                        • ravo
                          Confirmed User
                          • Jun 2001
                          • 5464
                          #7
                          What does your State or Provinvial Landlord/Tenant Act say? It usually supersedes anything in the contract, or if the contract is silent on any issues.
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                            • Volantt
                              Confirmed User
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 745
                              #8
                              Each State has different Tenant/Landlord laws. Check those first before acting. I would say you are probably going to be held liable for some rent. Maybe work out a deal with the landlord to pay half month or something.... Who knows since you haven't moved in yet.

                              Most landlords will take all the money they can get without going to Court. It is in thier best interests IMHO.


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