Is this Legal (prorated Rent for days that you are not in apartment)

[tjw78]

Hi, I live in LA. I gave a Notice to surrender my apartment on Feburary 5, 2010. Stating that I will be out of the apartment by April 3, 2010. My lease expired on March 31, 2010. However, I was all moved out of the apartment by March 31 & surrendered the keys to the office first thing on April 1st. The leasing agent geve me a quote of less than what they wanted me to pay today for April 1st-April 3rd. Am I still liable for the April 1st - April 3rd rent even thou I am no longer in the apartment? And should I be liable for the amount that they want to charge me more than what they quoted me? Please help! I think this is unfair that I have to pay for the apartment for days that I am not in it & I DID fullfil my lease.

 

[army judge]

You should read your lease.
The lease governs your departure.
You went into a new month, and a 3 day notice might be required.
They could also be holding you to the terms of your notice.
You might have been required to give them a 60 day notice.
That is what you originally did.

Did you ask why?

Read your lease.


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