Tenants broke up, want to adjust the names on the lease

[Mike York]

Hi everyone. I had a bf/gf renting a property and they broke up. The bf left so the gf is asking if I can remove him from the lease. She can afford the place by herself so that isn't an issue but legally, do I wait till the lease is up or would I have to get an attorney to write up something they both have to sign?

[Michael Craig]

@Mike York

They are jointly and severely liable. Do not adjust the lease because the BF moved out. If they do not want to live together that is fine, but their personal issues are not your problem. 

Wait until the lease expires to renegotiate terms.