lconklin06
Apr 3, 2009, 09:11 AM
I signed a lease in 05/2008. It renews automatically for 5 years unless notice is received by me or my landlord. I am planning on leaving at the end of my lease 05/2009. I have sent notice to my landlord now. The problem is I noticed my lease said I have to provide 120 days notice ( who really knows 4 months in advance they are moving). I also paid my landlord 4 months in advance rent when I moved in plus the security deposit.
The landlord allowed me to use one of the months for 12/2008 as rent. I have been paying rent every month since I moved into the place. So at the end of the lease my landlord will still have 3 months plus security. What I would like to know if can the landlord keep the months I paid and have not used. I have a feeling they are going to try something sly. I do not feel I should have to pay the last two months I am there April and May if that is going to happen. I sent a letter to them telling them I was not renewing. I asked what their intention were on giving me the money back and that all communication be in writing so there is no problems.
Please let me know what I should do
Thank you
The landlord allowed me to use one of the months for 12/2008 as rent. I have been paying rent every month since I moved into the place. So at the end of the lease my landlord will still have 3 months plus security. What I would like to know if can the landlord keep the months I paid and have not used. I have a feeling they are going to try something sly. I do not feel I should have to pay the last two months I am there April and May if that is going to happen. I sent a letter to them telling them I was not renewing. I asked what their intention were on giving me the money back and that all communication be in writing so there is no problems.
Please let me know what I should do
Thank you