Full question:
My two roommates and I now have a written month-to-month lease with our landlord--it was converted to a month-to-month after the first year. The lease requires a 30-day notice to terminate. I want to move out and terminate my obligations under the lease, but my roommates tell me that I cannot do so unless they also seek to terminate the lease. As a cotenant, am I forbidden from terminating my obligation under a month-to-month lease agreement?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Subcategory: Lease Termination
- Date:
- State: Idaho
Answer:
As a cotenant, your ability to terminate your obligations under a month-to-month lease may depend on various factors. If you are named on the lease, you typically have the right to give a 30-day notice to terminate your lease without needing your roommates' consent. However, if you are not named and are considered a subtenant, your obligations may be tied to the primary tenant's decisions. In Virginia, tenants can terminate a lease early if there’s a breach by the landlord affecting health and safety or if there are military orders. If there’s no provision for early termination, the landlord might agree to an early termination with some compensation or assistance in finding a replacement tenant. Keep in mind that if you terminate the lease, you may still be liable for the rent until the lease officially ends unless your roommates also agree to terminate. For specific legal advice, consult a local attorney.This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.