Q: is there a monetary penalty for breaking a lease if it is not specified in the lease? ie the remaining balance?
or percentage of remaining balance?
A: Typically the penalty is called the damages. The damages in breaking a lease by a tenant is the balance of the agreed upon rent, less the amount of income derived from the actual re-delivery of the premises to the landlord, plus any damage to the premises. Typically the damages also include the landlord's attorney fees.
A: I agree with Attorney Zaretsky's response. Also in your post you give limited details and obviously we do not have the lease to review. I suggest that you consult with a tenant lawyer to have the lease reviewed and then get specific advice.
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