The landlord tenant laws that allow you to break a lease are different from state to state. In many places, you can get out of your lease without penalty for a number of reasons, such as domestic violence, an unsafe environment, or if you've been called up for military service.
If you have a good relationship with your landlord or a good reason to terminate your lease, your landlord may hear you out and waive some of the penalties. Be polite, give as much notice as possible and offer to help find a new renter for your space — that may be enough to end your lease without consequences.
Except as provided in Section 9-206 and Section 9-207.5 of this Act, in all cases of tenancy from year to year, 60 days' notice, in writing, shall be sufficient to terminate the tenancy at the end of the year. The notice may be given at any time within 4 months preceding the last 60 days of the year.
Vehicles become boot-eligible if a registered owner: Accrues three (3) or more unpaid parking, red light, and/or automated speed enforcement tickets in final determination status.