Otherwise, the balance due will just continue to grow.Otherwise, consider a Cash-for-Keys surrender to get possession back with minimal losses (ie balance still outstanding).

BY SIGNING THIS RENTAL AGREEMENT, THE TENANT AGREES THAT UPON SURRENDER, ABANDONMENT, OR RECOVERY OF POSSESSION OF THE DWELLING UNIT DUE TO THE DEATH OF THE LAST REMAINING TENANT, AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 83, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE LANDLORD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR STORAGE OR DISPOSITION OF THE TENANT’S PERSONAL PROPERTY.

@Gary Clark and @Therese V. there should be a time limit on the surrender charge.

I surrendered that property years ago (6-7)".

If they don't give you keys, they haven't abandoned nor surrendered the apartment.  30 days is a long time to wait, I suggest https://landlordlawfirm.com in Milford, CT if you need legal advice, my company currently uses them and they're great.  

The courts have ruled that text is not proof of delivery and when used in court, you are required to surrender your phone to the court with other filings.  

.), their cooperation in making the unit available for prospective tenant showings during that time, and that the unit will be surrendered on or before February 28th at 5:00 p.m. in the same condition as when they moved-in and free of all possessions, trash, and cleaned. 

On the contrary with a 5% cap, if the SP500 goes up 500% for the year your cash surrender value only goes up 5%.

MY MOTHER-IN-LAW WANTS TO SURRENDER THE PROPERTY (TITLE AND LOAN) TO MY WIFE, BUT WE ARE NOT SURE IF THAT IS POSSIBLE. 

A bankruptcy filing will involve the borrower either (1) reaffirming the debt owed on the mortgage or (2) surrender the home.