What to do if my roommate and I didn’t give our landlord a letter of intent within the required 20 days?
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What to do if my roommate and I didn’t give our landlord a letter of intent within the required 20 days?
Now they’re threatening to make us pay another month of rent even though we’ve already moved out. Can we fight this legally?
Asked on May 25, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
A lease is a contract and the terms of the contract govern the rights of the parties thereunder. If you were to give 20 days notice prior to termination and you did not then you could indeed be held liable for another month's rent. I would speak with the landlord and come to some agreement - in writing - as soon as you can. Good luck.
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