[Porsche-O-Phile]

Why on earth did you sign a year lease after living there four years?

Most places revert to month-to-month after expiration of the initial lease term. Double check your agreement and made certain you really ARE on a year-long lease, first of all.

Other than that, I'd look at subleasing or what it costs to break it (as has been mentioned). Or look through your lease agreement for various reasons you might have to break the lease (i.e. things the landlord may have done or not done that allows you to make the case of them being in breach). Expect to lose your deposit.