Re: Landlord now wants more money, but early liquidation clause is plain


David Martel wrote:
Zarlot,

Based on the paragraph that you posted it seems clear that the writer of
the lease (probably the landlord) is allowing the other party to decide
which method of payment will cover the damages caused by the early
termination. But there may be other damages not covered under this
termination paragraph. Did you leave the place clean et c.. Any way if there
are no deposits then wait till you read the package and then decide what to
do. If you are in doubt as to what to do then let the landlord sue and the
judge will decide for you.

Dave M.

The only reason I would be worried is because almost nobody would ever
choose to do the second option. That is, the second option is "or the
tenant may pay the remainder of the lease term and at the same time
give to the Landlord a two (2) month written notice of such termination
as of the first (1st) day of any month.

But, plainly read, it does appear they're giving me the option.

However, a simple comma between "term" and "and" would make it read
that they are not giving me the option.

You ask if there are other damages not covered under this termination
paragraph, and I will simply say that this is the paragraph that the
landlord refered me to. She said this is her basis for her charging me
two months rent, in addition to the two I've already paid at the end of
this month.

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