Poll of the Day > I did something stupid.

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I signed a lease agreement, realized how good I had it in my current abode, then decided to break it.

Ask me anything.

play it off like you're asserting dominance.

Lokarin posted...

play it off

Right now, I'm ridiculously anxious about the legal repercussions of my rash actions. What if the landlord doesn't let me off? What if she makes me pay for the whole year's rent?

EclairReturns posted...

Right now, I'm ridiculously anxious about the legal repercussions of my rash actions. What if the landlord doesn't let me off? What if she makes me pay for the whole year's rent?

There are usually stipulations for breaking your lease. You likely wouldn't have to pay the entire year. At least I've never seen a lease worded like that.

EclairReturns posted...

Right now, I'm ridiculously anxious about the legal repercussions of my rash actions. What if the landlord doesn't let me off? What if she makes me pay for the whole year's rent?

Youre not going to have to pay the whole years rent. At most youll just lose your deposit if you already paid them one.

They're coming for your kidneys.

I should provide an update: they've agreed to cancel my application and consequently my lease. I'm no longer able to view my housing documents online, which I take as an indicator that my lease has been voided. I have asked for documentation that explicitly states that I am no longer bound to that lease I have signed prematurely. But they have told me that an e-mail confirmation is enough should I run into any legal issues. For the time being, I am taking their word on it.