Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Georgia
I live in an apartment community and will be breaking my lease and relocating. According to my landlord and the terms of the lease, I must give 60 days notice and then pay a relet charge equivalent of one month's rent. The relet charge seems high; is it a legal and enforceable amount?
Asked on 11/18/13, 5:16 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle
Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC
It is the same amount that you agreed to when signing the lease. Often, the penalty is more than a month's rent so while it may "seem high" to you, it is on the low end.
Answered on 11/18/13, 5:21 pm
Paula McGill
Attorney at Law
I agree with Attorney Riddle. Your charge is on the low end, and is perfectly legal and enforceable. Depending on the length of the lease, the landlord could have included a 2-3 month early move out charge. .
Answered on 11/19/13, 6:42 am
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