Also, the security deposit is not enough, that covers the last month, but what about cleaning, damages, etc? You don't know the condition of the place. Tell them what their obligations are, and that they are legally on the hook for the whole lease, but you will accept termination of the lease under these conditions (example 3 months lease).
Do everything in writing, never by phone.
If they refuse, than you won't accept their offer and the lease is nor terminated, you keep the deposit, and can proceed to chase them for rent. This last option is still better than accepting them just leaving and forfeiting the deposit (which they are already doing anyways).
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