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    Dec 13, 2013, 10:43 PM
    Lease termination rochester ny
    I live in rochester ny and my job got over here. I have lease till one year and have to break it with 7 months remaining. I tskked with apartmenr people they have to pay the rest of 5 months amount since u can't break lease in winter. I don't know the law but I end up paying 5k with moving out with no job :( . Kindly tell me an option.
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    Dec 14, 2013, 03:02 AM
    Don't move and find new job?

    Find a room mate

    Find someone to take over lease if that is allowed.
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    Dec 14, 2013, 06:24 AM
    Sorry, but a lease is an obligation that you agreed to. Unless your lease has an early termination clause you are responsible for the balance of the lease.

    However, the landlord has an obligation to make a good faith effort to relet the unit. And it can't hold you responsible for rental past when he finds a new tenant.

    So you have 4 options
    1) stay until the lease ends
    2) negotiate a buyout (usually 2 months)
    3) sublet (if the lease allows)
    4) find a replacement tenant that is agreeable to the landlord
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