Duke University: What happens after a student signs a private Durham lease?

DIRECT ANSWER

Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15T19:41:05.489Z. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.

Duke’s off-campus FAQ describes a signed lease as a legal, binding contract; in most cases the landlord may hold the student responsible for rent through the remainder of the lease or until it is re-rented.