Q: The lease agreement stated we would be liable for the remainder of the rent due unless a new tenant was found.
I was in a two-year lease agreement; however, had to relocate subsequently had to terminate the lease. The lease agreement stated we would be liable for remainder of the rent due; however, the landlords stated in an email that if a new tenant were to take over the lease we would no longer be liable for the remaining rent. Indeed, a new tenant took over; however, the landlords are saying that we owe the remainder of the lease despite the new tenants currently renting the unit.
A:
It's hard to say precisely without reading the lease agreement, but generally, you are only liable for the costs of re-renting the unit and the amount of rent due during the period of time the unit was vacant. The landlord cannot collect the rent for one unit twice.
Consult an experienced real estate lawyer for advice on your specific situation.
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