If I’m only staying for5 months in my rental but have signed a year long contract, will I be sued?
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If I’m only staying for5 months in my rental but have signed a year long contract, will I be sued?
I’m an international student who would be going to the US for one semester this year. As most, if not all university housing has a minimum 1-year lease, this poses quite a problem for me as I won’t be staying longer than 5 months. The lease contract states that I can write an advanced notice to the management however this does not release me from liability under the lease and they can withhold my security deposit unless all payments through ending date have been made.
Asked on January 29, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you could be sued. Have you signed the agreement yet? Is there no one with in the University you can speak with regarding this?it seems to me that if the University encourages international study they should be able to accomodate you by say placing you with a roommate short term and allowing you a shorter lease or allowing a sublet provisionin the lease. otherwise look for private short term housing, Good luck.
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