How can you get out of your apartment lease if you are on section 8 housing?

You can break a lease many ways by not living up to your end of the bargain. I believe your real question is how do you avoid the consequences of breaking your lease when you need to move before the lease expires? The answer to this question is it depends. The terms of your lease, your state's landlord-tenant laws and your relationship with your landlord contribute to the severity of the consequences, ranging from no penalty to being held responsible for the remainder of the lease plus attorneys' fees and court costs. Read your lease (if you haven't done so before, this is a good time to get to know the fine print). You may find a clause that tells you exactly under what circumstances you can terminate your lease early and what the costs may be. Alternatively, speak with your landlord. You may be surprised to learn that your landlord might be willing to give you up as a tenant, so that they can relet the property at a higher rent. This is particularly the case in areas where property values and/or rent have skyrocketed. Lastly, this is not legal advice. Please consult your legal and/or tax professionals, as the outcome of each case is determined by the facts and laws of each jurisdiction. Only a professional licensed in your jurisdiction is qualified to provide you with specific advice about your circumstances.