Whilst my 34-year-old son was away working interstate his unit has been entered a number of times, resulting in a full robbery. He has absolutely nothing left of any value (a few clothes, broken glass, lots of rubbish).
Significant damage was done to the entry and some internal fittings (split air conditioner etc). The damage will be covered by the landlord insurance as this was done in the tenant's absence. I have provided them with the police report number.
I have moved the remaining contents out and cleaned up as best I can, however, the Real Estate Agents sent me an invoice for a 'break lease fee" (4 x weeks rent) and unpaid rent (a few dollars).
My son cannot continue to live there as he has nothing left. He will be moving in with me and my wife.
Under this circumstance, is he still obligated to pay the Lease Break Fee? Even though this is all beyond his control?
Significant damage was done to the entry and some internal fittings (split air conditioner etc). The damage will be covered by the landlord insurance as this was done in the tenant's absence. I have provided them with the police report number.
I have moved the remaining contents out and cleaned up as best I can, however, the Real Estate Agents sent me an invoice for a 'break lease fee" (4 x weeks rent) and unpaid rent (a few dollars).
My son cannot continue to live there as he has nothing left. He will be moving in with me and my wife.
Under this circumstance, is he still obligated to pay the Lease Break Fee? Even though this is all beyond his control?