I am entering into a 12 month tenancy but want to ensure that there is a 6-month break clause. Section 1 of the tenancy has the following clause:
1.9 Initial TERM of the Tenancy will be: 12 Months
Commencing: 12th of April 2022
Expiring: 11th of April 2023
Section 6 of the AST says:
6.0 Special Tenancy Conditions
The following are special or additional clauses negotiated between the Parties.
No deviation from the terms of the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement will be allowed without written
authorisation from the Landlord or his Agent.
It is understood by all Parties to this Agreement that any clauses contained in the Special Tenancy Conditions,
Section 6.0, supersede any terms within the main body of this Tenancy Agreement.
Landlord Break
No less than 2 months notice to be given in accordance with Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988. This means
that the Tenancy cannot end before the last day of the first 6 months of the tenancy term as shown in Clause
1.9 of this Tenancy Agreement.
Tenant Break
No less than 1 months written notice to be given. This means that the Tenancy cannot end before the last day
of the first 6 months of the tenancy term as shown in Clause 1.9 of this Tenancy Agreement.
For this Tenancy there are no Special Conditions
The agent says that the above constitutes a 6-month break clause. I am not sure. I can see that it says that the tenancy ‘cannot end before the last day of the first 6 months of the tenancy term’ but where does it say that the tenancy ‘can’ end after the last day of the first 6 months (if I provide sufficient notice)?
Any help appreicated - thanks