Ludeykrus
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Your medical issue won't get you out of the legal contract you made and will probably come across as disingenous to the landlord. The best way to handle the situation is to be honest. Don't make excuses. Just say that you are moving out of the city, and it was something you hadn't planned when you signed the lease two months ago. Apologize and say that you will help find a replacement tenant immediately.Originally Posted by zbromer
If the landlord is nice and you actually get someone to immediately take your place, then you should very well get your deposit back and have no further obligations. The best way to assure that he is nice is to be honest, respectful, and nice to him, which is why you shouldn't make excuses and just be straightforward with him.
If he's not nice (and he's under no obligation to be), then you could be out your deposit and potentially a few months rent, if he decides to go after you. It's unlikely that he would go after you for further rent, and he is obligated to try to mitigate claims against you by seeking another tenant. However, if he makes an effort to find another tenant and can't, then he could potentially go after you for unpaid rent. Don't piss him off by giving excuses and giving him a reason to go after you.
I concur. Sounds like the OP was contemplating being a douche.
