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I rent a one bedroom in Brooklyn and have 5 months left on my lease. I found a good deal and decided to buy a condo that will close within 2 months – that means I’ll have several months left on my lease. I’m considering giving my landlord notice when I have a firm date of closing and paying that month’s rent and forfeiting my one month’s security if they release me from the remainder of the lease. Is this a fair situation? My landlord added a clause to the lease rider that doesn’t allow sublets. What are my options?