Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

lease signing

i am renting my town house and some one signed a lease but backed out at the last min i already made arrangements to live somewhere else now i have to try and find new tenents can i legally make them honor the lease until i get some else,


Asked on 10/18/06, 5:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Steven Czik CZIK LAW PLLC

Re: lease signing

If the tenants signed the lease they can certainly be liable for possibly until you find another tenant. This area of law is our specialty, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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Answered on 10/19/06, 12:13 pm


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