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Break Clause Notice (Tenancy)

Used to exercise a contractual break clause in a residential or commercial tenancy. Break clauses are valid only if exercised exactly as the lease specifies — wrong notice period, wrong recipient, or missing details voids the notice. This template includes standard wording for AST break notices following the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and Housing Act 1988 framework. Always cross-check the specific wording in your tenancy agreement before sending.

Legal references covered (4)

§Housing Act 1988 (Assured Shorthold Tenancies)
§Tenant Fees Act 2019
§Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (different rules in Wales)
§Common law of contract

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ℹ️ Note for this template: Break clauses must be exercised EXACTLY as the tenancy agreement requires. If your agreement says 'served on the first day of any month' or 'not less than 60 days', do exactly that. Get the tenancy agreement out and read clause-by-clause. Wrong notice = invalid notice and you remain bound. Different rules apply in Wales (Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016).

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Sender

Your full name*

Your current address (the property being noticed, or your address if you are landlord)*

You are the*

Recipient

Recipient's full name*

If sending to a landlord, this must be the landlord named in the tenancy agreement (NOT the letting agent unless the agent is authorised to receive notices).

Recipient's address (as stated in the tenancy agreement for service of notices)*

Use exactly the address specified in the tenancy. If different from the landlord's residential address, this is usually fine — but check the lease.

Property

Property address*

Tenancy

Tenancy start date*

Break clause reference in the tenancy agreement*

Notice period required by the tenancy (days)*

Common values: 1 month (30 days), 2 months (60 days), 3 months (90 days). Use exactly what the lease specifies.

Date you want the tenancy to end*

Must be at least the notice period after the date you serve this notice. Some leases require the end date to fall on the last day of a rent period — check.

Document

Date of this notice*

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[senderName] [senderAddress]

[noticeDate]

To: [recipientName] [recipientAddress]

NOTICE TO EXERCISE BREAK CLAUSE

Dear [recipientName],

Re: tenancy of [propertyAddress] (the "Property")

I write to give notice exercising the break clause in the tenancy agreement dated [tenancyStartDate] between us.

Pursuant to [breakClauseRef] of the tenancy agreement and on 60 days' written notice, I hereby give notice that the tenancy will end on [endDate] (the "Termination Date").

(If sender is tenant)

I will: - vacate the Property and return all keys to you on or before the Termination Date; - leave the Property in the condition required by the tenancy agreement (clean, free of my belongings, with all fixtures intact); - pay all rent and bills accrued up to the Termination Date; - provide a forwarding address for return of any deposit and any post.

I would be grateful if you would confirm receipt of this notice in writing within 7 days, and arrange a check-out inspection during the final week of the tenancy.

If a check-out inspection identifies disputed deductions from the deposit, I reserve the right to refer the matter to the relevant tenancy deposit scheme adjudicator.

This notice is given without prejudice to my rights and remedies under the tenancy agreement and at law.

Yours sincerely,

[senderName]

Signature: _________________________

Date: ____________________________

How to serve this notice

To be valid, this notice typically must be served:

1. In writing (which a printed letter is) — email is only valid if the tenancy agreement allows it. 2. By the recipient receiving it — recommended methods: - First-class post to the address for service in the tenancy. Section 196 of the Law of Property Act 1925 deems first-class post to be served on the second working day after posting. - Recorded/signed-for delivery — gives proof of delivery. - Hand delivery with the recipient signing and dating a copy — strongest evidence. 3. Within the notice window — count back from the desired Termination Date by the required notice period to find the latest serve date. Always serve early to allow for postal delays.

Keep a copy of this notice and proof of postage/delivery for your records. If a dispute arises, you must show that the notice was served in time and in the correct form.

This notice was generated by UKContracts.uk. UKContracts.uk is not a law firm. Always cross-check the exact wording of your tenancy agreement before serving — break clauses are strictly construed.

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