Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
A boyfriend and his girlfriend both sign a one year lease on an apartment. Of course they want to break up after 5 months in the apartment. Can they get out of the lease?
Asked on 12/25/09, 5:02 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Mark Saltzman, MBA, JD
Law Offices of Mark E. Saltzman
No. The lease, if in standard form, is a binding contract. The couple's love life makes no difference.
Answered on 12/30/09, 5:07 pm
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
They can both be sued by the lessor if they do.
Answered on 12/30/09, 5:31 pm
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