Can my landlord garnish my wages for breaking my lease?

***Can my landlord garnish my wages for breaking my 1 year lease? I need to break a lease that I signed for 12 months for a career opportunity.?

Yes.
Your lease is a binding contract so if you breach it, your landlord can take action to recover rent. In some cases, if your landlord can find a renter and not miss any rent payments, there is nothing that he/she can use you for.

***I have a 2 year lease that I'm breaking to take another apartment. My current apartment is horrible. Can the landlord sue me for breaking the lease?
Yes.

If your apartment presents unlivable conditions then you need to document your situation and go through the proper lawful channels to release yourself from your lease. Getting another apartment before ending your current lease was not the best choice of action. Your landlord can sue for rent. Once a judgment is obtained, he/she can proceed with garnishment.