Chattanooga, TN asked in Real Estate Law for Tennessee

Q: I just signed a 1 year lease. The term starts on May 10, 2018 and ends at midnight May 9, 2018. Yes 2018! Is it valid?

My job announced that I am being moved to a different city just one month after signing the lease. Is the lease valid or invalid and I can just move without penalty?

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Leonard Robert Grefseng
Leonard Robert Grefseng
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  • Columbia, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: Sorry, but I expect the lease is probably valid. The date issue is most likely simply a typographical error, and any Judge will see that- no one would sign a lease for day or some time period that does not make sense.

The other side will clearly testify that the intent was to be 2019. You should discuss your problem with the land lord, perhaps they will let you buy out of the lease. Do NOT assume there will be no penalty.

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