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tenant breaking a lease question

Texas P

started a topic over 8 years ago

I have a question about a tenants lease. I rented out a unit in Texas that has a swimming pool at peak season. THe individual paid a higher price than we were asking at the time since we were in a bidding war and they decided to pay a premieum to rent this unit and they signed a two year lease w/higher rental rate. Once they moved in they had a job transfer and had to move out two months later breaking there lease. I tried to find someone to take over their lease and was unsucessful.Can I charge them the differece legally in the premium that they paid now that I cannot rent it for that amount? I did have someone move in at a lower rate since its not peak season.

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Marlin J

said over 8 years ago

if they break the lease they are legally responsible for rent until you find new tenants or the end of the lease, whichever comes first