My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Kansas
My current lease expires on July 31 of this year, and in April, I signed a renewal, which goes into effect on August 1, extending the lease through July 31 of 2016. However, due to a series of circumstances falling into place, I have a job opportunity to move back to my home state, with my current company and I would like to break the renewal. I've spoken with my landlord, and he wants to charge me 6 months rent as a penalty for breaking the renewal, even though the renewal doesn't take effect until August 1, and even though I am providing over three months notice. I have also reiterated that I will honor the existing lease to its completion, but I want to cancel the renewal.
Do I have a leg to stand on, in protest of the six month penalty?

