Breaking a lease in Queens, NY private dwelling
My husband has accepted a new position out of state. Our lease is not up till next March, 2008. W spoke with the landlords about the situation and they seemed OK with it but they needed to speak with each other and to get back to us. They did get back to us a few days later and did a total turn around stating they really didn't know that we were leaving... ( they seen us bringing in boxes) and they want us to write a letter stating what we told them in conversation so they can bring it to a lawyer. We would be leaving by mid October and we told them that the rent would be paid through October and they could keep the security deposit and asked for them to please list the apartment with a realtor. They seem to be arrogent about the whold thing. I also am thinking of laying out another offer as to give an additional month's rent even though money is very tight with us but in hopes that they will agree and in exchange give us a letter stating that we would be released from the lease for the payment of October and November's rent and keeping the security. I guess I am just asking for anyone's advice that may have some knowledge of this situation. Everyone has their opinions in telling us that we should not pay and just leave but I don't want our credit ruined nor do I want to stick it to anyone. HELP!! :(