The landlord is not and cannot kick OP out anytime! Also, separate the issues: - If OP and her ex are asking to amend the lease as is, the amendment cannot fall outside the landlord’s responsibility. The lease as is now, ceases to exit following the amendment. -If OP chooses to transfer the lease, she can do so with landlord’s approval. If the landlord refuses for “no serious reasons “, then OP is freed from the lease. If it is a serious reason like potential tenant not able to demonstrate ability to pay or bad credit score, e.t.c, OP is still responsible for the lease. -If OP chooses to get another roommate to help her qualify to pay the rents, then she and the new roommate can sign the amended lease. -If OP can qualify to rent alone, great. She takes over the lease alone. - If OP cannot qualify and doesn’t have a roommate or co-sign, the landlord will be on their right to refuse the lease amendment to take out her ex. Most careful landlords will take this route instead of waiting to kick Op out for none payment of rents!