How much is too much to pay to get out of a residential lease?

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How much is too much to pay to get out of a residential lease?

My current rent is $450. My land lord made me pay $900 (2 months rent) in addition to finding a new leaser to get out of my lease. I feel this is equivalent to double renting since my actions are not going to cause him any loss. Mean while he is offering the apartments for $400 which means I have to pay the difference for the new leaser to accept to take over my lease. In total it is costing me about $1700 dollars. What are the chances for getting my money back if I sued. P.S. My lease states I can sublease/reassign but it does not specify that there are fees associated with it.

Asked on August 6, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Indiana

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

From what you have written, you landlord took advantage of you. If your lease states you can sub-lease out the unit, there is no reason for you to have to come up with any money if you sub-lease the unit and your tenant stays current on the property. I would write the landlord that you are entitled to your $900 back. The only way he or she would not be required to give such back to you is if the $900 paid was for a full written release by you for the balance of your lease.


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