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    May 13, 2009, 09:38 AM
    Need to break my lease in NJ
    Hi, I signed a 12 month lease in December for a privately owned condo that I love. However, in January I was laid off from my job and have been doing contract work since. I have been offered a full-time job which I must take since I am the sole provider to my son. The job is in Virginia though and would obviously require me to break my lease and move there. I plan on giving my landlord 30 days notice, with rent paid through to that time. I cannot however afford 2 rents after I move to Virginia in a few weeks. Any suggestions on how to handle this situation? I have a great rental history and do not want this to mark me in the future. Thanks!
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    May 13, 2009, 10:15 AM
    Contact your landlord immediately and let them know your situation. Hopefully they'll work with you to find someone to either take over your lease or sign a new lease. NJ requires that the landlord make a good faith effort to re-rent the property but if you and your landlord work together you'll have a better chance of success. But don't wait--let your landlord know right now what's going on.
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