With the new law that has just passed in Tallahassee landlords now have the option of adding a penalty in when a tenant breaks a lease.  This would allow the tenant to pay 2 months rent and be released from any further action if they break the lease.

This new law has the potential to benefit both the landlord who may just want some quick compensation and the tenant who may have a job change or some other matter come up and need to break the lease. Both parties must agree to this new clause when the lease is signed.