Learn when and how tenants may legally break a lease in Massachusetts and how to limit liability for rent through the end of the lease term. Tenants can break a rental agreement in Massachusetts, as long as they meet one of the requirements we'll explain below.This comprehensive guide will provide you with a clear understanding of the steps involved in evaluating if breaking the lease is the best option. If you break the lease and move out, the landlord will need to take you to court for damages. If you qualify under the requirements of "repair and deduct," you may treat your lease as void. In some cases, landlords will make breaking a lease in Massachusetts penaltyfree as long as you have upheld all of the terms of your lease. Renters who break their lease without a early termination policy must pay the rent until a new tenant is found or the lease ends. Breaking a lease usually means paying between one and two months of rent as a penalty. Massachusetts law allows tenants to terminate a lease early under certain conditions, like military duty or domestic violence situations. What are acceptable reasons to end a lease early?