Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Landlord-Tenant Law

I was wondering under what circumstances can a tenant shorten/terminate a lease without having to pay two months rent or more and other fees. If a property offers 7-9-12 month leases and a tenant has signed a 9 month, can that tenant shorten the lease to a 7 month without penalties if a long enough notice is given? Can relocatting for a job be a factor in avoiding termination penalties? Thank you.


Asked on 2/11/01, 3:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Wendell Finner Wendell Finner, P.A.

Re: early lease termination

A tenant has no rights to terminate a lease early except those which are explicitly stated in the lease contract. There is an exception for leases signed before a person enters military service.

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Answered on 3/22/01, 9:52 am


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