Tenant Lease Violation Options

Summary

In Indiana, landlords must make reasonable efforts to re-rent their property if a tenant breaks a lease. They may also retain the security deposit to cover unpaid rent. Seeking legal counsel is advisable to explore all available options.

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Tenant broke lease agreement
Hello Arnold Rentals, I'm sorry to hear about the broken lease agreement. In Indiana, landlords have a duty to mitigate damages by making reasonable efforts to re-rent their property. You may also be able to keep the security deposit to cover unpaid rent. I recommend seeking legal counsel to understand all your options.
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Hello Arnold Rentals, I understand your tenant broke the lease agreement. Could you please specify which terms of the lease they violated? This will help me provide the most accurate information.