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How do I get out of a lease without a penalty?
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One option for getting out of a lease without a penalty is to find a replacement tenant. This can mean searching for a tenant who is willing to take over the lease for the same length of time, subletting, or asking your landlord to allow you to assign the rest of the lease to another person. If you're having difficulty finding a replacement tenant, you may be able to negotiate an early termination of your lease with your landlord. You may be able to come to an agreement with the landlord, such as paying a portion of the remaining rent owed or offering the landlord a lump sum just to end the lease. You can also look into legal options, such as seeing if the lease contains any clauses that may allow negotiation options.