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    Jul 19, 2009, 06:05 PM
    Terminate a lease than not started yet
    If I didn't start my signed lease in California yet but need to terminate it will I be still responsible to pay for full term?
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    Jul 19, 2009, 06:09 PM

    Yes and no. Once you sign the lease you are obligated to follow through. However, you can only be held responsible until they rent to another tenant.
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