<prompt> Human: So I am in a situation. I am currently renting an apartment here I am located in the US and my current lease runs till March 2019. However, due to a recent offer overseas, I will have to move out of the country in January 2019, which means I will have to break my current lease. My apartment does not allow subletting. How do I start this process and conversation with my landlord ? To avoid any tedious paperwork and for peace of mind, I am even ready to pay the rent for the months from January - March 2019. I am going through a lot mentally currently and the last thing I want is to be involved in a legal issue with my landlord. Do I just start the conversation with my landlord and if he does not offer a decent solution, should I just tell them that I am ready to pay the rent for those months even though I wont be living in the apartment ? In that scenario, it wouldnt technically be breaking the lease would it ?  <response>: We recently had to do this for a relocation and its generally no big deal. Most landlords will have a policy in their lease that details your obligations, so review that and be ready to discuss. If its not part of the lease, you may have no legal obligation to pay anything.At the very least, however, Id expect to pay 1.5 months rent to buy out your lease. Keep it amicable, lay out the situation, and try to negotiate for better terms. Review your lease and know your financial obligations.Good luck! 