Breaking a Lease in Boston MA

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Breaking a Lease in Boston MA

I currently live an apartment complex and i need to break a lease. The lease has yet to begin but i did sign it. The told me i will have to pay the full amount. Is there any way to break the lease only have to pay for a month or two

Asked on June 22, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Massachusetts

Answers:

MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

Nope.  You break the lease and you are required to pay the rent until the landlord finds a new tenant.  That being said, the landlord is required to mitigate his or her damages and must try to locate a new tenant.


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