(b) If the tenant is solely liable on the
rental agreement, the rental agreement shall terminate on the early termination
date described in subsection (a), and the tenant shall be liable for rent owed
through the early termination date plus any previous obligations outstanding as
of that date. The amount due from the tenant shall be paid to the landlord on
or before the early termination date.
(c) If there are multiple tenants who are
parties to the rental agreement, the release of one or more tenants under this
section shall not terminate the rental agreement with respect to the other
non-terminating tenants; provided that the other non-terminating tenants
demonstrate an ability to pay the rent under the rental agreement, as
determined by the landlord. If the other non-terminating tenants fail to
demonstrate an ability to pay the rent, the landlord may terminate the rental
agreement by giving notice of early termination to the other non-terminating
tenants at least fourteen days prior to the early termination date specified in
the notice; provided that the landlord shall not assess any penalty or fees for
the early termination. The amount due from the other non-terminating tenants
shall be paid to the landlord on or before the early termination date.
The landlord shall not be required to refund
security deposits under section 521-44 or prepaid rent until:
(1) The rental agreement terminates with respect to
all tenants and the dwelling unit is surrendered to the landlord; or