Terminating a Lease Early

[Joel S.]

Hi BP Community-

I have a rental property in Houston, Texas and I have a question about terminating a lease early in order to sell. When terminating a lease early to sell a house, is an early termination clause required in the lease agreement? What is the worst that could happen if it's not? The tenants lease is up in a few months, but I'd like to sell before that if possible. The property manager is moving, so not looking to go through that process again. I would give 30 days or whatever the requirement and probably pay him as well for the inconvenience.

In addition - I don't really want to sell to another landlord because the return most likely won't be as high.

Any advice is much appreciated! 

Best,

Joel