How to Terminate/Break a Lease?
If a tenant ends a fixed-term lease before the agreed end date without valid grounds, this is considered a lease break. Properly recording this process ensures that all pending transactions, penalties, and deposits are managed correctly. PropSpace Property Management Software provides a feature to efficiently break an ongoing lease while tracking terminated leases. Follow the steps below to break a lease in PropSpace.
To terminate or break a lease in PropSpace, follow these steps:
- Select the ongoing lease that you want to break.
- At the top right of the lease screen, click "Break Lease".
- Enter the required details:
- Break Lease Date – The date from which the lease should be broken.
- Penalty Amount – The fee charged for breaking the lease.
- Click "Break Lease", and a confirmation pop-up will appear.
- Upon confirmation, you will see all transactions related to the lease. There are three options available:
You can also review this by clicking on the Review Transaction.
- Option 1: View all lease-related transactions and void any pending transactions.
- Option 2: Add a penalty amount to be charged to the tenant.
- Option 3: Review the deposit amount, if applicable.
- You can also email the pending transactions or a summary of the lease termination to the client for their records.
Breaking a lease in PropSpace is a structured process that ensures all financial aspects, including penalties and deposits, are handled properly. This feature helps property managers maintain accurate records while managing lease terminations efficiently.
For details on creating a new lease, you can refer to this article.
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