lease renewal question

[johambri]

What is the name of your state? Virginia

Last August, I signed a 1 year lease with Real Estate Group A. In December, I was notitified that the property would be managed from January 1 on by Real Estate Group B. In January, I wasked asked to renew the 1 year lease (8 months before experiation) by Real Estate Group B, who I have ectually never signed a lease with. I returned the agreement to continue renting on Feb 1, and since have had a change in circumstances, and I no longer wish to continue renting the property for another year.

I have spoken with the real estate agent, and they are not willing to simply release me from the agreement, even though 5+ months remain on the exisitng contract. Having never signed a lease with Group B, do I actually have any legal obligation to continue renting past August 1? Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Who's Liable?]

So what is it?

Did you sign the lease from Real Estate "B" or not? Your post is confusing...

 

[johambri]

Clarification

I signed a sheet of paper that stated I would keep renting for another year and the rent would go up 20 bucks. It wasn't a lease really, just one sheet of paper with check yes/no type options.

 

[HomeGuru]

I signed a sheet of paper that stated I would keep renting for another year and the rent would go up 20 bucks. It wasn't a lease really, just one sheet of paper with check yes/no type options.

**A: then yes, you are on the hook. What makes you think this little one sheet of paper that you signed is not legal, valid and enforceable?

 

[johambri]

Because there is nothing detailing what happens if I leave, what kind of notice I have to give, etc. Why do we have leases if just a little piece of paper is sufficient and binding?