Clause LibraryLandlord Duty to Mitigate
Landlord Duty to Mitigate Clause
Termination
warning risk
both lease
Requires the landlord to make reasonable efforts to re-rent if the tenant leaves early.
Tenant-friendly language
“Landlord shall use reasonable efforts to re-rent and credit rent received against amounts owed.”
Landlord-friendly language
“Landlord has no obligation to re-rent and may hold tenant liable for the full term.”
What to watch out for
Express waivers of the duty to mitigate (many states require it regardless).
How to negotiate
Always request explicit mitigation language even if your state implies it.
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