Apartment complex is stating that I broke my lease.

First, check your copy of the lease to see when it starts the one year term. If this states July then your full year term would not have expired prior to your leaving. However based on the facts provided, it appears from what you wrote that the lease began in June when you moved in and began paying rent. Check your lease to see when it says the lease began. If your lease supports your side and collection efforts continue, see an attorney to defend yourself.


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You don't say but I assume there are issues with the return of your security deposit. Your landlord should have send a letter explaining why your deposit was not returned. You should be sure to check that explanation to be sure that there was not another reason.

You will also find good information about common residential landlord-tenant issues from this Georgia state agency website.

Disclosure: Any information contained in this answer is not intended to be treated as legal advice. This posting does not create an attorney-client relationship or privilege of any kind. This attorney actively licensed only in the State of Georgia.