Tenant Break Clause Guidance

Summary

In the UK, a break clause in a tenancy agreement allows for early termination under specific conditions. For your situation, the tenancy cannot be ended before 01/12/2024, and a six-month notice is required. Notice must be sent by first-class post or hand-delivered to the specified address. Ensure compliance with these terms to avoid potential disputes.

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"Tenant's Break Clause Non-Specific *.* Notwithstanding the fixed Term as stated in Clause * the Parties hereby agree that this Agreement may be terminated by six months of the Term have elapsed. For the avoidance of doubt * the Tenancy cannot be ended before */*/*. The notice is to be sent by first-class post or delivered by hand to the address shown in Clause *.* of this Agreement. At the end of such notice the Tenancy shall end, and all obligations and responsibilities shall cease; subject nevertheless to any claim by either Party against the other in respect of any breach of any of the terms and conditions of the Agreement. Should the Tenancy be terminated on a date which is not the last day of a rental period then the Tenant's obligation to pay rent shall cease on the termination date and the rent payment will be apportioned accordingly."
It sounds like you're dealing with a break clause in a tenancy agreement. To provide more accurate guidance, could you please let me know your location? Different regions may have specific rules regarding tenancy agreements.
United Kingdom
In the UK, a break clause allows the tenant or landlord to terminate the tenancy early, under agreed conditions. Here are key points for your situation:
- The tenancy cannot be ended before */*/*.
- A six-month notice is required.
- Notice must be sent by first-class post or hand-delivered to the specified address.
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