Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

You can move out anytime you like. I imagine the real problem here is how long you are obligated to pay rent. Based on the information you have provided, specifically that your lease renews on March 16, I would have to say that you are obligated to pay rent until that date. Obviously, my answer might change if I had the opportunity to review the entire lease.

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Based on the information provided, your obligation to pay for your lease and to maintain the premises ends on March 16, 2011. Of course, you can move out anytime prior to that date.

Based on your information, this is a clause that allows you not to renew, not terminate early. You are liable for rent and other tenant obligations through the end of your term, just not beyond. If you want to move early for your convenience, you can subject to any reasonable move-out rules.