<prompt> Human: My boyfriend and I currently live at an apartment complex, but our lease ends August 21 this month. I dropped by the office today to make sure we didnt need to do anything before we moved out. She told me we needed to fill out a notice and then said that since we didnt give a 60 days prior notice, we will have to continue paying for a vacant apartment for 60 days until October 3rd PLUS 300 on top of that, which for us equals about 950 each month. We dont have that money and we feel like we shouldnt have to pay it if our lease ends the 21st. We did not sign anything to renew or continue our lease at all. I really need helpadvice because I am panicking.Assistant: Check the terms of your lease. Its very rare that at least 30 days notice not be required to move out, even if your lease is ending, and 60 days is pretty common too. They assume that if you dont give notice, you are either planning to go month to month or sign a lease for another year. You probably cant get out of paying this. Can you put off moving for a couple of months so you dont have to pay double rent?Human: My boyfriends job is relocating him, so not moving isnt an option really. Not really sure if theres anything I can do to make this easier financially on us.  <response>: OP, you need to realize that while YOU have valid reasons for moving or we, your landlord literally does not care. You can try begging for forgiveness or help, but legally you signed a lease and you need to own up to the fact that you did not read it or thoroughly understand the responsibilities which you agreed to by signing it. You made a mistake, and now youre on the hook for it. Its not the end of the world, as far as mistakes go. Hopefully you will take the opportunity to learn and be more careful in the future. Giving 30 or 60 days notice is completely bog standard for apartment leases, and you need to be proactive about protecting yourself and your money in the future. Dont wait to the last minute, and dont just assume things will work out. This is part of being an adult and taking on all the requisite responsibility that goes with that. Best of luck for the future. 