Recent Answers to Lease Termination Letter Law Questions

Christopher W.

Answered Sep 1, 2026

There may be. A lot will depend on what your lease actually says and what you have in writing from the owner about the 30-day “easy out.” If the owner clearly agreed that you could terminate with 30 days’ notice, your 45-day notice and the communications surrounding it could be important. That said, an oral agreement may not be enforceable if it conflicts with the written lease, particularly if the lease requires changes, notice, or waivers to be in writing. You should have a Tennessee attorney review the lease, your termination notice, and all communications with the owner to determine if the alleged damages are correct and legitimate. There may be defenses available depending on the lease language.

Sara S.

Answered Jul 1, 2025

Hi, The answer to this lies in the lease and what you and the landlord agree to. Maryland law does not generally provide the right to break a lease for good cause. If a tenant wants to break a lease that does not have a cancellation section, Maryland law permits early termination of a lease only under certain circumstances. These include certain situations where continuation of the tenancy becomes a severe hardship for the tenant, medical situations, and certain situations where the tenant has been called to military duty. See Md. Code, Real Property § 8-212.1 . Discussing this with a qualified Maryland attorney will give you much more clarity.

Darryl S.

Answered Jun 30, 2024

You should review the termination provisions in your lease, but generally the answer is no - you cannot terminate early unless your Landlord agrees to the termination in writing.