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Early Termination of Lease Addendum

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Tentunit Template Library · Version 1.0 · [TEMPLATE — review before use]

Important: This is a general-purpose template provided for convenience under the Tentunit Templates Disclaimer & Jurisdiction Notice. It is not legal advice and is not state-specific unless expressly labeled. Landlord–tenant requirements (notice periods, day counts, service methods, disclosures) vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Verify against current local law — or consult a licensed attorney — before use. Complete every [BRACKETED FIELD] and delete instructions in italics before sending.

Use this addendum when landlord and tenant mutually agree to end a lease before its natural end date. It does not apply to statutory early-termination rights (e.g., active-duty military under the SCRA, or domestic-violence protections in many states), which may not allow fees — check local law. Delete all italic instructions before signing.

1. Parties and Lease

This Early Termination of Lease Addendum (“Agreement”) is made on [DATE] between [LANDLORD/OWNER NAME] (“Landlord”) and [TENANT NAME(S)] (“Tenant”) regarding the lease dated [LEASE DATE] (the “Lease”) for the premises at [PROPERTY ADDRESS, UNIT #, CITY, STATE, ZIP] (the “Premises”). The Lease’s current end date is [ORIGINAL LEASE END DATE].

2. Mutual Agreement to Terminate

Landlord and Tenant mutually agree that the Lease shall terminate on [EARLY TERMINATION DATE] (the “Termination Date”), instead of the original end date. Tenant shall vacate and surrender the Premises no later than [TIME, e.g., 5:00 PM] on the Termination Date. Rent and all other lease charges remain due through the Termination Date, prorated where applicable at $[DAILY PRORATED RENT AMOUNT] per day.

3. Early-Termination Fee

In consideration of Landlord’s release of Tenant from the remainder of the term, Tenant shall pay an early-termination fee of $[EARLY TERMINATION FEE AMOUNT], due by [FEE DUE DATE], payable by [PAYMENT METHOD]. Some jurisdictions cap early-termination fees or require landlords to mitigate damages by re-renting instead of charging a fixed fee — verify before setting this amount. Delete this section if no fee is charged.

4. Security Deposit

Landlord holds a security deposit of $[DEPOSIT AMOUNT]. The deposit shall be handled under the Lease and applicable law: Landlord will return the deposit, less lawful deductions itemized in writing, within [NUMBER OF DAYS REQUIRED IN YOUR JURISDICTION] days after the Termination Date and surrender of the Premises. Commonly 14–45 days depending on state. The deposit may not be treated as Tenant’s last month’s rent unless the parties agree in writing and local law allows. Tenant’s forwarding address for the deposit and any notices: [TENANT FORWARDING ADDRESS].

5. Move-Out Obligations

On or before the Termination Date, Tenant shall:

  1. Remove all personal property and occupants from the Premises;
  2. Leave the Premises in clean, undamaged condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, consistent with the move-in condition report dated [MOVE-IN INSPECTION DATE];
  3. Return all keys, fobs, remotes, and access devices to [RETURN LOCATION/PERSON];
  4. Provide utility final-read/transfer confirmation for utilities in Tenant’s name: [LIST UTILITIES];
  5. Attend (if desired) a move-out inspection scheduled for [INSPECTION DATE/TIME]. Some states require the landlord to offer a pre-move-out inspection — check local rules.

Any personal property left behind after the Termination Date will be handled as abandoned property under applicable law.

6. Release of Future Obligations

Upon Tenant’s (a) vacating and surrendering the Premises by the Termination Date, (b) payment of all rent and charges due through the Termination Date, and (c) payment of the early-termination fee in Section 3, each party releases the other from all lease obligations arising after the Termination Date, including future rent. This release does not extend to: obligations that accrued on or before the Termination Date; Tenant’s liability for damage beyond ordinary wear and tear; or the parties’ rights and duties regarding the security deposit under Section 4. If Tenant fails to vacate by the Termination Date, this Agreement is voidable at Landlord’s option and Landlord may pursue all remedies under the Lease and applicable law.

7. No Admission

This Agreement is a voluntary, negotiated resolution. It is not an admission of fault, default, wrongdoing, or liability by either party, and it may not be used as evidence of any such admission in any proceeding, except to enforce this Agreement itself.

8. Entire Agreement; Signatures

This Agreement, together with the Lease it modifies, is the entire agreement of the parties on early termination. No oral changes are effective. Each party acknowledges receiving a signed copy.

LANDLORD

Signature: ___________________________ Date: [DATE] Printed name: [LANDLORD NAME] · Title: [TITLE OR “OWNER”] · Contact: [PHONE / EMAIL]

TENANT(S)

Signature: ___________________________ Date: [DATE] Printed name: [TENANT NAME]

Signature: ___________________________ Date: [DATE] Printed name: [ADDITIONAL TENANT NAME, IF ANY]

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