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[Lease term policies](https://help.alcoverooms.com/alcove-policies?hsLang=en#lease-term-policies) # Alcove's early lease termination policy ## This article covers lease terminations and room switch policies The **tenant lease termination** policy states: *Roommate hereby agrees that any notice of termination submitted shall not be effective until the final day of the initial term. Consequently, regardless of the duration of the notice provided by Roommate, termination of this Lease Agreement shall not occur prior to the last day of the initial term, unless Landlord specifically consents in writing via a separate signed instrument. The Roommate shall not attempt to sublease or transfer their rental agreement. The Roommate is required to follow all terms and conditions of the lease until the date of cancellation, including termination obligations.* Subject to Landlord’s approval, the Housemate may be permitted to terminate this Agreement early under certain circumstances. ### Tenant - Landlord Agreement The tenant has the option to start a resolution case through Alcove, and the landlord can agree to a lease cancellation that deviates from the terms of the lease. To come to an agreement, both the tenant and landlord should communicate through the resolution center and reach an understanding on Alcove's platform. For tenants, this process be started in your '[MyAlcove](https://alcoverooms.com/my-alcove/)' portal -\> 'Move out options'. Further instructions on how to submit this request can be found [here](https://scribehow.com/shared/How_To_Request_Early_Lease_Termination_in_the_Alcove_Resolution_Center__GkZqJ3M6SH-cAe4CY3lCoQ).  **1. A replacement roommate may be required** The default policy in accordance to local law and the lease is as follows: *A tenant may choose to terminate their lease with the understanding that the lease is valid and live until a replacement tenant of a comparable lease has been acquired.* **The tenant or landlord always has the right to default to the lease and state law, acquiring a roommate replacement**. As Alcove conducts the compensable work to acquire the replacement, a tenant is not required to pay supplemental compensation for related damages for the replacement. The landlord does have the right to compensation of property damages over normal wear and tear once the tenant has vacated the property.  *If a housemate wishes to switch rooms **within the same home**, landlord approval is still required. Instructions on how to submit a room switch request can be found [here](https://scribehow.com/viewer/How_To_Submit_a_Room_Switch_or_Relocation_Request_in_the_Alcove_Resolution_Center__NZHOSMLjRBySOxDE3z4GdQ).* **Tenant Liability for Delayed Vacating**: If you initiate an early lease termination and set an intended vacate date, and the landlord successfully approves and signs a new replacement tenant to begin occupancy starting on or after that date, **you are expected to vacate the property by your stated intended vacate date.** Failure to do so will make you liable for any costs or losses incurred due to the delay, including, but not limited to, lost rental income, reimbursement for the new tenant’s alternative lodging expenses, or other related damages. **2. If the landlord does not require a replacement roommate, they can enforce a notice period or a termination fee.** If the landlord agrees to waive the requirement for a replacement. The Landlord has the right to charge an early termination fee or require a notice period, subject to the agreement between the landlord and tenant.  **3. Alcove's termination Fees apply**   Unless the Housemate is room switching to another Alcove room, they agree to pay for Alcove’s lease cancellation fee of **$200.00 in addition to any fee that the landlord requires. ** In addition, any outstanding charges to the Housemate will have to be paid before the agreement is terminated. The charges are separate from Alcove's lease termination fee. **4. Once a lease termination request has been submitted, it cannot be cancelled**  Once a lease termination request has been submitted, it cannot be canceled as Alcove will promptly start begin the marketing process for the room for a replacement tenant based on the submitted vacate date. **Both the tenant and the landlord must come to a mutual agreement on any terms that deviate from the lease or Alcove's policies via a separately signed instrument provided by Alcove. ** **Summary of termination, terms and fees:** | **Termination reason: ** | **Terms and fees** | | --- | --- | | Room switch within the same home | - Subject to approval of landlord\*\*. - If approved, the deposit is transferred to the new bedroom lease, subject to any deductions for damages. Additionally, **a cleaning fee is charged.** - There is no move-in fee for the new lease. | | Room switch to a different property | - Subject to the approval of landlord\*\*. - Lease Termination timeline applies - If approved, the deposit is returned to the tenant subject to any deductions for damages.  - There is no move-in fee for the new lease. | | Early lease termination  | - Subject to the approval of landlord\*\*. - Lease Termination timeline applies - If approved, the deposit is returned to the tenant subject to any deductions for damages.  - A lease termination fee equal to $200.00 is charged by Alcove in addition to any fees charged by the landlord. | \*\* The landlord (and Alcove) may ask for additional fees and include clauses, such as requiring a replacement tenant or imposing cleaning, early lease termination/ room switch fees.   - [FAQ for Applicants / Prospective Tenants](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-applicants-prospective-tenants?hsLang=en#main-content) - [What's Alcove?](https://help.alcoverooms.com/faq-for-applicants-prospective-tenants?hsLang=en#whats-alcove) - 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