Has your tenant just reached out to you and said that they want to break their lease? Here’s how to go about it as a Crestview landlord.
Understand Your Lease Agreement
First, you need to read and understand your lease agreement. Does it have an addendum or a clause that constitutes the early termination and a fee associated with it? Are they required to provide at least a 30-day written notice to vacate? You need to ensure that you read and review your lease agreement to fully understand your responsibilities and the tenants responsibilities of the lease agreement.
Understand The Law
You also need to understand what is the law when it comes to tenant rights of terminating their tenancy early. As of early 2025, tenants and the landlord must sign a separate addendum and follow guidelines when it comes to an early termination agreement, and it is not allowed to charge military members who are leaving on orders an early termination fee but they are still required to provide a 30-day notice. See here for the Florida law when it comes to terminating tenancy early: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0083/Sections/0083.595.html
Come To An Agreement
It is best for all parties involved, the tenants and landlord, to come to an agreement for a proper solution of terminating their tenancy early. We recommend communicating with the tenants on a regular basis regarding the early termination fee amount and when its due, as well as when their official move out date will be. Coming to a mutual agreement and solution with your tenants will result in the best outcome for all parties involved.
Conclusion
To summarize the above, when your tenant submits a notice to vacate, don't stress out. Analyze your lease agreement, potential options, and what solution is the best for all parties involved. As a professional Crestview property management company, we handle lease terminations frequently and handle them with a breeze.
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