What a strange comparison with a landlord having to move his mother and not breaking the lease. The landlord is continuing GETTING the money from the rented apartment - he is not loosing them. It is sad that there is a tragedy in his family and such an inconvenience for him, but it's a life stress, not financial loss. In my case I have to give up a job here and the income and I have to go thousands miles away (just tickets for the family will cost a fortune). How are those two situations similar - I have no clue. It's just unfair and the landlord is showing her/his heartless nature - and that is very upsetting. I understand that it's a business for the landlord and she/he can care less - but there should be some force major exceptions in this life - not just "business" thing. We suggested some compensation to the landlord - but no luck - those businessmen just refer to the contract and don't want to care about other peoples' tragedies. I was even thinking about not returning to the US - life here is no picnic for sure - everybody is trying to get your money without any compassion and understanding. And there is no help from the authorities - but at least people don't fire their guns - thanks for that :-(

