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Lease exit cost tool

What could breaking the lease really cost?

This calculator helps renters separate the scary headline from the likely real costs before agreeing to uncovered rent, reletting fees or advertising charges.

Estimate uncovered rent and one-off fees separately
Use it before you accept a landlord or agent figure
Compare the exit cost with the cost of staying or moving later

Country

Using Australia terms and AUD amounts.

Instant estimate

Estimated leaving cost$3,150

Use this as a simple planning number. Final costs can change with reletting, notice rules and local law in Australia.

Check the final rule with your state or territory tenancy authority and your lease papers.

This is general information only and not legal or financial advice.

Best for

You need to leave early and want a clean first estimate
An agent has quoted a break lease amount and you want to sense-check it
You are comparing whether moving now is better than waiting

Use the result well

01Keep rent exposure separate from fixed charges like advertising or reletting.
02Ask for dates, invoices and proof of reletting efforts if the amount feels high.
03Compare the result with moving costs, cleaning and the cost of staying put for a bit longer.

Quick answer

Estimate possible break lease costs using uncovered rent, advertising, reletting fees and other costs.

If rent is $600 per week, two weeks are uncovered, and fees total $900, the estimated cost is $2,100.

What this estimate means

Break lease costs can vary by state, lease type and how quickly a replacement tenant is found. Use this estimate as a planning tool and check your local tenancy authority.

Example scenario

If rent is $600 per week, two weeks are uncovered, and fees total $900, the estimated cost is $2,100.

Good next pages

Read the Australia break lease guideSee a Brisbane exampleCompare moving costs too

Related guides

Break Lease Costs AustraliaUse the break lease calculator to estimate uncovered rent, advertising, reletting fees and other possible costs before you negotiate.Breaking Lease Without PenaltySituations to investigate before assuming all break lease costs apply.Rental Bond Dispute GuideHow to organise evidence and respond to disputed bond deductions.

Frequently asked questions

Do I always pay rent for every remaining week?

Not necessarily. In many cases costs depend on reletting efforts, vacancy time and local rules.

Can advertising and letting fees be included?

They may be claimed in some circumstances, so this calculator lets you include them as separate inputs.

Is this a legal assessment?

No. It is a transparent estimate for planning and comparison only.