Because of permanent financial emergency, I needed to move out of my apt 2 months prior to the end of my lease. I gave two months security ($2400) which I assumed I would lose and that is fine. My previous landlords are charging me the following: Breach of contract $2400, Carpet cleaning $50, Advertising $447 and Loss of rent (2 mos) $1400. Total charges $4297.00. I believe they can only charge me for EXTREME damages (which there were none) and not for items which they would have to do if I finished out my lease (2 mos). So that would include the advertising and carpet cleaning. What about the breach of contract? Can they charge me for this?

Thank you Robin

Originally posted 2009-09-22 09:57:19.

Hi, I moved out of my apartment several months ago, after leaving college. I at the time sublet the apartment I was renting for what I thought was the remainder of my lease. However, the subletter decided he didn’t want to stay any longer than 3 months.

Originally posted 2010-07-07 17:54:02.