Hi all, my 12 month lease expires on the 30th of August 2026. I'm looking at moving out prior to this but a bit confused by these two clauses in my AST:
- Should the Tenant wish to leave their contract early, the Landlord is entitled by way of damages, that the Tenant shall pay the costs of re-letting the Premises as well as all rent due under the Tenancy, until the start date of the new Tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding under the Agreement.
- SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
It is mutually agreed as follows:
6 Month Break Clause
Notwithstanding clauses to the contrary, it is agreed between the Landlord and the Tenant that the tenant may serve upon the landlord or landlords agent, two month’s notice in writing after the fourth month of this tenancy; the landlord or landlords agent may also serve upon the tenant two month’s notice in writing after the fourth month of this tenancy. The earliest date on which notice may therefore be given in accordance with this clause, is the beginning of the fifth month of the tenancy, to expire after the sixth month of the tenancy.
Does this mean I am able to put in my two month notice today, 29th of April as I'll be 8 months into my lease and then move out on the 29th of June without any penalties due to the 6 months clause?
Thanks all!