Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Terms of Lease

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Based on the facts that you have provided, the law is that generally, unless the lease agreement provides that in the event lessee is no longer a student then lessee may terminate the lease then, you are obligated to fulfill the terms of the contract. However, you may be able to assign the lease depending on the terms of your lease, or according to you, your landlord is allowing you to sublease the apartment. Ask if you can simply pay an early termination fee or if you find tenants acceptable to the landlord, whether you can pay a nominal fee to cancel the contract between yourself and the landlord. If you require my involvement, you may contact me at (305) 769-3000. Good luck.