Q: If I move out b4 the terms of my lease b/c of noise issues, what can the landlord claim from me if it can't be fixed?
There are severe noise issues coming from piping in the walls in other condos above and around us which leave us awake at night. Landlord tried to fix it, but there is still significant noise disturbance. We want to leave and offered to pay 2 months rent and waive our security deposit, so the landlord could rent the apartment out again. Effectively the landlord has 3 months time to find another tenant. How long would we be liable for rent, if the landlord is supposed to mitigate his damages by finding another renter?
A: It is hazardous to give you a definitive answer to your question. It is possible that your liability and exposure to monetary damages would continue until the premises was re-rented by the landlord....or you found a sub-lessee to take your place and assume your obligations under the lease.
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