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my landlord renew a lease every 12 months, but it is just a type written letter stating that if i want to sign the lease for the next 12 months i must pay $745 per month (every year, the rent is raised about $30) starting from Sept.1 09. I did not sign anything for this year lease, but started paying requested amount starting on the requested day. If I decide to move, will it be breach of contract?

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New York City, United States

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If you didn't sign the contract, you're in a month to month lease with the landlord, and you can cancel the lease without penalty with 30 days notice.

The landlord may claim you have a 1 year lease, but unless your name is on a contract, you're month to month.

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Expert:	Adam Kirk
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Answered:	2/28/2009

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If you didn't sign the contract, you're in a month to month lease with the landlord, and you can cancel the lease without penalty with 30 days notice. The landlord may claim you have a 1 year lease, but unless your name is on a contract, you're month to month.

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If you didn't sign the contract, you're in a month to month lease with the landlord, and you can cancel the lease without penalty with 30 days notice.

The landlord may claim you have a 1 year lease, but unless your name is on a contract, you're month to month.