| In Florida the landlord can make a legal claim for all the rent, as if you were living there. There is no legal obligation on the landlord's part to re-rent the dwelling and refund you the difference. So your choices are to attempt to renegotiate a settlement with the landlord (get it in writing too) or, if your lease permits, sublet it to someone you trust who would pay you the rent, which you would then forward it to the landlord. Some landlords require signed leases here only because it lets them out of the hassle of paying a tax and they aren't really interested in holding you to the financial obligation so I would inquire with the landlord. Be straight forward and business like about it but know that they don't have any obligation to let you out of the contract. |