Can my landlord void a document that he signed that releases me from my lease?
Question Details:
A document has been signed releasing me free and clear from my current lease. My former roommate remains living there. The electric bill is in my name. The landlord has asked me to turn off the electricity or he will void the above mentioned document.
If there was some value given by you in exchange of the full release from liability on your lease in the future to the landlord and vice versa, then even if the landlord tried to "void" the release, it is still effective. Possible consideration is the fact that the former roommate will still remain in the unit as a renter.
As long as you have a written release signed and dated by your former landlord releasing you from all further liability on the lease you are writing about, then any attempt to void it would have no effect. I would make sure you made several copies of the release for future need.
