Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

questions & answers

Question: My co-leasors are moving back to Montana at the end of this month and our lease does not expire until May. What are the ramifications of ending the lease early?

Answer:

This answer is provided for information purposes only. If you have a question about your specific lease, you may want to contact an attorney to find out how the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies to your situation.

A lease between a landlord and a tenant usually explains the responsibilities for both the tenant and the landlord. The ramifications of ending a lease early vary from lease to lease. The specific ramifications will likely be located on the original lease agreement. You may want to look at the lease or rental agreement to figure out what are the ramifications of ending your lease early.

To find out more about general landlord and tenant responsibilities, you may want to review the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. You may want to read A.R.S. § 33-341 (Termination of Leases) and A.R.S. § 33-342 (Effect of Holding Over).