Learn when and how tenants may legally break a lease in Florida and how to limit liability for rent through the end of the lease term. Here, you'll learn when a tenant can break a lease in Florida legally, what the lease termination notice requirements are, and other relevant information.Breaking a lease in Florida without penalty requires the tenant to meet specific criteria. Florida has no requirement for landlords to allow early termination. A tenant may terminate a lease early without penalty if the rental property is unsafe or inhabitable. You can lawfully break your lease if your rental property is uninhabitable and violates Florida health and safety codes. Once that determination has been made, you are no longer responsible for paying rent and can move out without penalty. Read your rental contract. You can exercise this option if a tenant has severely breached the lease, i.e. Giving Notice to Move Out.