I don't believe the marital status of a couple makes a lease void, but I could be mistaken. I think you are comparing apples to oranges... the divorce of tenants versus your rental & legal obligations to said tenants and the wording of your lease agreement. I kinda think your lease is your lease regardless of the marital status of your tenants. That being said, are you legally within your LL rights to permit one tenant to move out before the end of the lease, while permitting the other tenant to stay? If the other tenant (the husband) stays, will he be able to pay for the rent and utilities? ...and it begs the question of how will the SD be handled? Are they separately and jointly responsible? Is this specifically stated in your lease agreement? The answer to those questions may well determine your legal responsibility. Okay, that was just about two cents worth of my thinking. Hopefully a more "seasoned" LL will be able to clarify things for you and give you some answers.
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