Standard Lease Document

I'm going out of my lease four months, but I also found someone to take the apartment and continue to pay rent. I did not sub-let - the contract does not allow it - but I found someone to sign a new lease for a year from a few days after I move. The owner does not have all missed payments at all - in fact, they get a little more money b / c they will rent the apt. for four months to a lease which is slightly higher than what I paid.

My question is can the landlord keep my b 1 month deposit rent / c technically I broke the lease? I do not think so, but want to ensure. The contract itself is vague (it is a standard contract, NYC) as it is said that the owner may retain the deposit if I or a deterioration of the apartment or if I "do not follow all the agreements stipulated in the lease ".

Unless your lease specifically states there is a fee set to break the lease, you get your deposit (less damage) returned.

Your landlord is required to mitigate damages. As it is not a victim of loss of rent, there are no damages.

He can still deduct the damage, repair or cleaning costs.

If you break your lease, you have no right to lease

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