6 month lease broken after 8 days.

[Josh Dillingham]

I just had a tenant move in 8 days ago who signed a six month lease.  He texted me yesterday saying he wanted to break the lease because the apartment is too loud at night. (this is an owner occupied 3 unit, I leave right next door...it isn't loud.) My thought is that I'll allow him to break the lease as long as I find a suitable tenant to replace him with and there is no loss of income. apparently he has someone who might be interested in taking over the lease.  I told him I wouldn't meet with anyone until he gives me a firm move out date so I can market the apartment and choose from a pool of qualified tenants.

a couple questions:

1.) is it unreasonable for me to market the place just the same as I always would when renting it instead of first showing it to the person he knows that might want to take over the lease? (I would be willing to rent it to his person if they qualify and are the best candidate but I want to know everyone who is out there that might be qualified to rent it.)

2.) Would you keep any of his security deposit for the trouble of breaking the lease and placing a new tenant even if you had no loss of income?  could there be legal issues with this in your state?