Do I Owe Early Termination Fees if I'm Evicted?
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Generally, an early termination fee only applies to termination by the tenant. The landlord typically may sue for the rent on the remainder of the lease, according to the lease terms. If the landlord is able to sue for the rent owed under the remainder of the lease, the tenant may have the reciprocal right to either sublet the premises and direct the rent to the landlord, or receive an immediate release from any obligation to pay rent on premises they no longer occupy. Alternatively, the landlord probably has a good faith duty to attempt to rent the place to someone else quickly, and thus mitigate their damages or else lose the right to collect from the former tenant. We are unable to determine what record you are referring to, but you will not have a court judgment on your credit record if no claim was filed in court.
