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What do I do if my apartment lease is dated incorrectly?

This is a little complicated. I got an apartment with a friend last year that started August 1st. We got it through Chicago Apartment Finders. We were told that it was a one year lease, and signed the papers and moved in. Now we are supposed to move out August 1st, and got a lease extension form in the mail last month, but we are not going to live there after it is up. I found my lease form yesterday, and noticed that it said the lease was for 13 months. I freaked out since I've already made plans to move out August 1st. Yes it was my fault for not noticing it before I signed, BUT - Here's the thing: The lease start date says August 1st, 2009 and The lease end date says 9/31/2010. That is 14 months - not 13 like it notes underneath. So they screwed up, too. Do you think I can refute it and get to move out August 1st like planned? Or will I have troubles? What should I do? :(

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1. You are committed to pay rent for the Month of September. No way out of it.
2. First, i would talk to the rental company. Second, talk to the local landlord-tenants association. Looks like you just need to ask the right questions to the right people. They may be fine with the change if you just tell them within the 30 day window required by federal law. Most states require that either party has to give the other a 30 day notice of intent.
3. No, you cannot get out of a lease over a typo or a misunderstanding. The lease is legally binding as written the minute you signed it. You yourself state that it was your fault for not catching the discrepancy before you signed it. This is a prime example of why it is so important to thoroughly ready all documents before you sign them. They could legally hold you to the end date on the lease. Weather they can hold you to 13 or 14 mo would be up to a judge.