A break clause is a term in a
contract
A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties that creates, defines, and governs mutual rights and obligations between them. A contract typically involves the transfer of goods, services, money, or a promise to ...
that allows early termination of the contract before the default end date. In accordance with
English property law
English property law refers to the law of acquisition, sharing and protection of valuable assets in England and Wales. While part of the United Kingdom, many elements of Scots property law are different. In England, property law encompasses fou ...
, such clauses are typical in tenancy agreements, so as to allow a tenancy to come to an end before the end date stated in the agreement.
A break clause may be invoked by either the landlord or the tenant.
See also
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Citizens Advice Bureau
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Consumer Rights Act 2015
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom that consolidates existing consumer protection law legislation and also gives consumers a number of new rights and remedies.
Provisions for secondary ticketing and ...
(Parts 2 and 3)
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Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977
The Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977c 50 is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom which regulates contracts by restricting the operation and legality of some contract terms. It extends to nearly all forms of contract and one of its most impo ...
References
English property law
Contract clauses
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