Full question:
What if you want to break your rental lease because you became pregnant and are receiving state medical benefits due to low income and will soon have to leave the job you had, and move in with your brother which will better accommodate your life change?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Subcategory: Lease Termination
- Date:
- State: Connecticut
Answer:
If your lease doesn’t allow for early termination, you may still be responsible for the remaining rent unless you can show a breach of lease terms by your landlord. However, landlords are required to mitigate damages by making reasonable efforts to relet the property. This means they should advertise the rental and show it to potential tenants. Courts will assess whether the landlord made reasonable attempts based on the specific circumstances, such as why they rejected prospective tenants or if they were unavailable to show the property.
It may also be possible to negotiate an early termination with your landlord, though they might expect some compensation for allowing you to exit the lease. You could offer to find a replacement tenant to help facilitate this process.
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.