Not all tenants work out the way we hope. Maybe a renter is habitually late paying rent, disruptive to other tenants, or engages in illegal activity. Whatever the reason, you may be wondering: “Can a landlord break a lease?”

The short answer is—it depends. Before you break a lease agreement, make sure you have a valid reason and that you follow all the legal requirements.

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