getting out of lease due to laid off then job relocation

There are special provisions in the law for military members who get called up to active duty or stationed elsewhere, but otherwise there is no way out of your lease.  I recommend that you try to work something out with your landlord, or try to sublease the unit, or hope that they can get it rerented quickly after you leave.  Otherwise, you are bound to the terms you agreed to in the lease. This answer is given in accordance with the laws of Virginia and may not be applicable in any other state.  It should not be construed as legal advice, as that would require a more thorough analysis of all of the facts involved in a specific case.  If you need further information or assistance, please feel free to contact my office for a consultation. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.