My son is currentlyliving with his girlfriend. They have a lease
valid until May 1, 2006.

My son and his girlfiriend are breaking up. His girlfriend has moved her 17 year old brother who has a criminal record including drug sales and stealing. My son has already moved some of his personal expensive electronic equipment out of the apt for safekeeping but needs advise on how to get out of this apt lease.
He has already been threathened by her brother and physically abused by this girlfriend. He has made a domestic abuse complanit.

How much notice does he have to give. Can he get out of this lease sooner? Can he just discontinue utilities he is paying for?