Termination & Moving Out

TERMINATION AND MOVING OUT:

  A lease can terminate in several way: by agreement of both parties, breaching (breaking) the lease. Once the lease terminates you no longer have a right to posses the premises.

 By Agreement:

   A landlord and a tenant can agree to change or completely terminate a lease at any time. If you have an agreement, be sure you reduce it to writing and have the landlord sign the agreement. This method is especially useful to avoid having a suit filed against you for rent or a claim placed on your credit report. Often, tenants have to move prior to the end of their lease but don't have a legal excuse, and this method (landlord-tenant agreement) resolves the problem without risk or worry. 

See " Consequences for Terminating Without Excuse." @  www.texasbar.com