Hello;
I have recently (in August of 2007, it is now October) signed a one year lease on an apartment. The apartment is in great shape, the landlord has always promptly responded to my requests, I have no problem there. However, I have just been informed that I'm being laid off my lucrative job, and job prospects are dim. Jobs in my field typically pay about half what I'm making now, so I don't see a possibility for continuing to pay the rent that I am now. I have family that I can live with, but I would need to break my lease. Any suggestions on how to do this without ruining my credit or getting sued? I live in Maine.