Q: I am looking to terminate my lease agreement early and I'm wondering if I'd have to pay more than what this clause state
The lease states I agree, as provided in the rental agreement, to pay $2400 (an amount that does not exceed 2 months rent) as liquidated damages or an early termination fee if I elect to terminate the rental agreement and the landlord waives the right to seek additional rent beyond the month in which the lanlord retakes possession
A:
Contracts must be read in their totality. ie: the whole thing must be read to give an opinion about one portion. Also an attorney will bring into the equation current case law.
Short answer here is that I cannot give an opinion without having first read the entire document. You need to consult with a tenant attorney in your area to have the contract reviewed in detail and then get an opinion about your question.
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