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    Aug 6, 2007, 12:35 PM
    Divorcing and need to break lease
    What will happen if I break my home lease when I get a divorce? Will I be liable for the remaining months of Rent?
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    Aug 6, 2007, 12:50 PM
    Yes. Divorce is not a valid reason for breaking a lease. See if you can get the landlord to give you a buyout or maybe sublet.
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