Not Giving Notice in Time

[noodle]

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Florida

This is my first time renting and I wasn't aware that I had to give notice 30 days before my lease expired. Apparently I was suppose to tell them by 8/1 that I'm moving out, and since I didn't I now HAVE to extend a month and pay $1,125 for that month (even though I was paying $1,050).

However, the lease says this:

Resident or Landlord may terminate this lease at the end of the initial Lease Term by giving the other party written notice of termination no later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial lease term. If Resident fails to give notice as required and vacates the premises at the end of the lease, Resident will be charged for the balance of the notice period in an amount bases on the daily pro-rata rental amount, such amount not to exceed one month's rent. Such charge shall be considered liquidated damages under this lease agreement.

Is "the notice period" the 30 days? And if it's based on the "daily pro-rata rental amount" shouldn't it be based off of the $1,050 I was paying?

This whole thing pisses me off, I was all ready to leave.

I want out!

[panther10758]

It could have been much worst! Your lucky and the Landlords actions are legal.

[panther10758]

You might find more help here

[noodle]

Yeah, I think here it's the law that is stupid. You would think that when the lease is up you can move out. Why would you have to give notice? That's silly... oh well.

[panther10758]

No its not silly. You give notice so the Landlord can take actions to rerent dwelling and thus minimize any possible lost of income. Its the same thing if they want you to leave. You are given a "notice to vacate"