Why does a lease terminate?

Leases end for a variety of reasons. The most obvious reason is that the lease term expires. The lease also terminates if the tenant moves out with the landlord's agreement. In some situations, the lease may terminate if either party gives the other certain notice. 

Finally, the lease may be terminated by the landlord after giving proper notice if the tenant breaches the terms of the lease. Termination of the lease is discussed in this section. The remedies available to the landlord or the tenant after the lease terminates are covered later in the section on Eviction.

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1. Why does a lease terminate?
2. How is a periodic tenancy (such as month-to-month) terminated?
3. How is a lease with a specific ending date terminated?
4. Does an assignment or sublease terminate the lease?
5. Can the tenant move out before the end of the lease?
6. Does the lease terminate if the tenant breaches the lease?
7. Does the lease terminate if the landlord breaches the lease?