What is a reletting clause in an apartment lease?

Quick answer

The reletting section explains what you may owe if you need to leave before the lease ends. Depending on the contract, that can include notice, a reletting fee, continued rent obligations and possible repayment of concessions. Recent Aggie grads can face job changes, transfers or roommate problems, so Grant considers this one of the most important lease sections to understand. The exact signed lease controls.

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