Long story short, I want to terminate my lease early so I can move. I have been unemployed since April and am just scraping by every month with the bills and rent. And now my roommate wants to move out at the end of next month. I want to move out to somewhere less expensive. My friend suggested that I claim hardship in order to avoid any repercussions, like being billed for the remainder of the lease or any other possible thing the landlord might do. Does anyone out there have any recommendations, ideas, know where I can get information regarding my rights in this process? I'd appreciate any help anyone can give me.