How to break a lease without losing your deposit

Explain common ways to end a lease early: read the early-termination and subletting clauses, talk to the landlord, find a replacement tenant or sublet where allowed, document everything, and understand you may owe rent until re-rented. Mention that situations with legal protections vary by state, so check local rules. General info, not legal advice.

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