What are the state regulations regarding cancellation of a lease agreement?

Full question:

What are the state regulations regarding cancellation of a lease agreement? If I broke a year's lease do I owe the remainder of the year?

  • Category: Landlord Tenant
  • Subcategory: Lease Termination
  • Date:
  • State: Tennessee

Answer:

Please see the information at the following links:

http://lawdigest.uslegalforms.com/landlord-tenant/index.php?sCatID=31&state=TN

http://definitions.uslegal.com/l/landlord-tenant-termination/

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FAQs

Common valid reasons to break a lease include job relocation, health issues, or unsafe living conditions. If you have a legitimate reason, communicate with your landlord as soon as possible. They may be more willing to negotiate an early termination.