I am new to renting in New York State. I want to break my lease. My lease was written by the landlord - it's not a preprinted legal form like you can find in a stationery store. The lease states that the "tenant is responsible for the rent for the full lease term", and that "monthly rent payments are for the convenience of the tenant" (i. e. instead of paying the full year's rent upfront). If I move out (I have already given him 30 days' written notice), and the LL re-rents the place to someone else shortly thereafter, am I then off the hook financially for the rest of my lease term? My LL is sounding like he has the right to demand the rest of my yearly lease money, no matter what. Is this legal?
Also (this is not a problem I have, but I'm just curious) - my lease says that the tenant may not withhold rent for any reason. In New York State, is there ever any situation where the tenant can withhold rent (repairs not made, etc.)?