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  1. #1
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    Default Breaking My Lease

    What can I do to get out of my lease in Tennessee? I have a year lease that ends July 1st, but I need to move out of state. My landlord is a private individual, who has a mortgage on the house. It is his only rental property, and he lives in Illinois.

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    Default Re: Breaking My Lease

    What does your lease say about early termination?

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    Default Re: Breaking My Lease

    It doesn't say a thing, actually. But, good news, I talked to my landlord today, and he is going to let me out of my lease. I asked him to give me that in writing. is there anything else I should get from him to cover myself legally?

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    Default Re: Breaking My Lease

    A release/cancellation of the lease should do it. I assume you've agreed on the notice/move out date. He/she will still probably be able to hold the security deposit until an inspection can be made and any deductions for damages can be assessed. Then you should receive the deposit(or remaining balance) back.

    Most LL's are pretty understanding. You wouldn't know it from reading here, because people don't post unless they have a problem.

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    Default Re: Breaking My Lease

    Well, they are keeping the deposit because I am breaking the lease, sucks because it was $1200 bucks I could have used. I assumed that was going to happen. I certainly wont be as meticulous cleaning up the place... heh...

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