Landlord’s Duty to Mitigate Damages in NYC Leases
When a renter decides to leave before the lease ends, a key issue arises: what happens next? That’s when the landlord’s duty to mitigate damages becomes important. In simple terms, a landlord can't just sit back and collect rent after a tenant moves out. They have to make an effort to rent the flat again.This duty balances the landlord's need to protect their finances and the tenant's right to avoid unfair charges.