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Ending lease early. What forms do I need?
A tenant has indicated she wants out of her lease early due to her mother's failing health. Regardless of the reason, I am glad to let her out early as she was an inherited tenant and she has been a concern since day one. So far, rent has been paid, but I have had several requests for delayed rent payments and when I remind her of the late fees, she seems to find the funds.
However, I am holding her to her lease obligations while I look for another tenant. Given that her lease expires at the end of July '18, I want to get something signed stating that she will move if another tenant is qualified and moves in prior to the end of her lease. I don't want her changing her mind at the last minute causing me to turn away a qualified new tenant.
Is there a stock form for this sort of thing? Or can someone share key points that would go into this document?
Ultimately, I don't think she has the income to support the rent and this will be a win-win if she can get out a few months early. I just want to get something in writing that commits her to this process and she will vacate at the appropriate time.
Let me know what you would do. Thanks!