Another question about breaking a lease in NJ

[jke0918]

So my husband and I have stumbled upon a house that we absolutely adore. Our lease expires 9/1/2012. Prior to putting an offer on the house, we want to understand more about the liability of repayment. We are aware that there would be some cost due to the landlord but how many months payment could be liable for? The rest of the lease? Is there a clause in NJ that reasonable attempts have to be made by the landlord for re-renting? If we only have to pay xx (i.e., 3 months) amount of money in rent, can we attempt to decrease that cost by telling the landlord that we would move out in xx (i.e., 3 months) that way we would "pay nothing" additionally?

Any help would be appreciated!!

Thank you!

 

[army judge]

Read your lease.

If you break your lease, your lease discloses how and at what cost.

It might be possible to negotiate a lesser penalty with your landlord. If so, make sure it is reduced to writing and all parties sign it.

Otherwise, you're responsible for what you agreed to when you signed your lease. Read your lease. Your answers are in your lease.

 

[Gail_in_Georgia]

You might also discuss with your landlord you finding a suitable tenant to replace you.

Gail