From: doubter 
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Lease Termination Question
Date: Tue, 18 May 2004 23:20:03 GMT

On 18 May 2004 21:45:01 GMT, dorot29701@aol.com (Dorot29701) wrote:

>Most leases have escape clauses.  Did you read yours thoroughly?  Most of them
>let you leave early if you pay a penalty - but it is not the full amount of the
>rent.  Have you discussed this with the rental agent yet?  Best to talk to them
>and try to work out a plan fair to both sides.

Please cite the source of your information.  The few leases I have seen
have had no such clause.  Here is a link to a Residential Lease Form that
has no such clause.  Perhaps some leases have escape clauses, or perhaps
most have it in the area where you live, but I don't think your broad
generalization is correct.

http://www.ilrg.com/forms/reslease.html

The suggestion to discuss it with the lease holder is a good one.