Early Move-Out and Key Return Process. When the Lease Ends?

[Linda Roberts]

My current tenants have a lease until August 31, but they plan to move out and return the keys by August 15. I don’t plan to reimburse them for moving out earlier. The new tenants, starting their lease on September 1, have asked to move their furniture in earlier.

Can the current tenants request the keys back since their lease isn't over until August 31? Is there any paperwork I need to complete with them to confirm that returning the keys means their lease is officially over?