Tenant wants to move out before the end of their lease

[Carolyn S.]

Hi, I am a fairly new landlord. A tenant wants to move out 5 months before their term ends. Technically, they are responsible for 5 more months rent, but they have been good tenants and I want to keep a good relationship with them and want them to feel they've been treated fairly. I was thinking of possibly telling them they would lose their deposit (which is one months' rent) for leaving early. Does anyone have thoughts on how to handle this situation?