NJ: Breaking a rental lease.
Good morning,
My son and his wife (newlyweds) reside in an apartment complex in Blackwood NJ. They signed a year lease Dec 2006. Recently, my son was selected for a new job in North Carolina. They were told that to break the lease they would have to pay (2) months rent $1500.00 and lose their security deposit $1000.00.
They understand there is a penalty for breaking the lease. However, paying (2) months rent AND losing their security deposit seems a bit much to them. They could understand one or the other.
They want to do the right thing which is fair for both parties.
Please advise.