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Breaking a lease after a breakup — what are my options?

Hey everyone, looking for some advice because I’m in a tough spot and not sure what the best move is.

I recently broke up with my girlfriend and we’re both on a lease together. The issue is that the new lease term starts in August, and I really don’t want to be tied into another full year especially since I won’t be living there.

Right now:

• She plans on staying in the apartment • I’m trying to move out and get my own place • I can’t realistically afford to pay rent there AND rent somewhere else • She is not willing to replace me on the lease or sublet

I’m trying to handle this as cleanly as possible, but I don’t know:

• Can I back out of a lease renewal before it starts? • Does she need to agree to remove me from the lease? • Can a landlord force me to stay on if I already signed renewal paperwork? • What are my options if she refuses to cooperate?

I live in Wisconsin.

If anyone has been through something similar or knows how landlords usually handle this, I’d really appreciate the insight. I’m trying to avoid getting stuck paying for a place I’m not even living in.

Thanks in advance.

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