How to write a letter to our landlord?

Question

Our landlord told us we could be removed from our lease, but we want to get what he told us in writing. I need some help trying to figure out what to put in this letter. He is going to let us break our lease, and he is going to keep our security deposit, I need help ASAP because if we get out it has to be before the end of July, and we need to sign new leases for where we are moving to.

He also stated that we could get our security deposit back if he found someone to take our lease before the 31st of July, and that he would take our deposit if no one signed as a fine for breaking the lease.

If someone could give me some advice it would be greatly appreciated, ASAP please.

Answer 1

Argbargy has written a good letter.  Just correct the part that says you are the ones who have to find new tenants by July 31.

Your landlord sounds very reasonable.  Much more reasonable than some.  Read your rental agreement and see if what he has told you differs from the terms stated in the contract about breaking a lease.  If your landlord is giving you a break here you may want to think twice about asking him to put his generosity and good will in writing.  He's under no obligation to do what he's willing to do for you.  Why would he change his mind?   Sometimes having a little faith in someone goes a long way.  After all he had faith in you when you agree to a lease.  If you do send him a letter, send it registered so that you have proof.

Answer 2

Dear Mr. Lord:

This letter is to confirm our understanding of the conversation we had with you on July XX, 2008, in the village of whoville, about 3:00pm.

As agreed, we will vacate the premises on July 31, 2008 and you will release us from our lease, without penalty. As agreed, if we find an adequate tenant by July 31, 2008, you will refund our security deposit.

It has been our extreme pleasure to rent from you and we truly appreciate your flexibility and fair mindedness.

Sincerely,

J. R. Tenant

Answer 3

Well I would tell him that for legal purposes you need him to put what he is letting you do in writing.And if he does not oblige sort of threaten him in a nice way with a lawyer.Im sure he knows the rules of someone who breaks a lease.Or if you can get him into the conversation again just record him and be sure to call him by his name that way if you have to go to court you have proof of what he said.