Review your lease for an early termination clause
Check required notice periods and fees
Contact your landlord or property manager immediately
Ask about lease buyout options
Offer to find a replacement tenant
Sublet only if your lease and local laws allow it
Document all communication in writing
Negotiate a mutual release agreement
Use legal reasons if applicable, such as uninhabitable conditions or landlord violations
Keep paying rent until an agreement is in writing
Return the property in good condition
Get the final settlement and release terms in writing
Consult a local tenant attorney or housing authority if needed