already signed lease... (deposit, legal advice, landlord, pay)

[bblaine]

but we haven't moved in yet... is it too late to back out if we found a place with cheaper rent?

[Ultrarunner]

Originally Posted by bblaine

but we haven't moved in yet... is it too late to back out if we found a place with cheaper rent?

No... but it will cost you $$$

The question is will the savings of cheaper rent offset the additional expense to break your current lease?

Some leases have a 2 month buy-out provision.

Also, the Owner must mitigate his loss by making an effort to re-rent ASAP...

[bentlebee]

If you would have rented from me I would put it back on the market but I will keep your sec. deposit and you have to pay the rent until some one else will rent it...you signed a contract and you have to know what you do before signing...what if the LL would decide, just before you would move in, to rent it to some one else....

[STT Resident]

As said above, of course you can back out - at cost! A contract is a contract and legally you're liable for the rent for the duration of that contract less mitigating circumstances in favor of not you but the landlord.

[Sergio M]

Some states have a 3 day right of recission, Speak to your attorney for legal advice.