Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New Jersey

Landlord/Tenant - Landlord asking 6 months rent for breaking the lease. Is it Va
I have signed for one year lease. I happen to move out after 6 months due to job transfer. The lease says until the next tenant moves in or until the lease expires, I have to pay the rent.

Now the lease expired and landlord had sent a huge bill for 6 months stating apartment was vacant.

Security Deposit was withheld for 6 months and showing as adjusted against 6 months rent.

Is it Valid? What are the possible solutions for this issue?

Asked on 4/03/02, 1:44 pm

Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

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Re: Landlord/Tenant - Landlord asking 6 months rent for breaking the lease. Is i

You would have to sue and prove the landlord did not take reasonable steps to rent the apartment for 6 months. A tough case.

Leases are required for exactly your circumstance. When you leave early a penalty applies.

Consider going to small claims court with your case.

Answered on 4/04/02, 8:02 am

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