The below are example break clauses that can be added and used to a contact.
Landlord’s Break Clause (AST only)
The Tenant agrees that the Landlord has the right to terminate the Tenancy after the first <<insert period>> Or on the (insert date which should be no earlier than six months and approximately one week to allow time for service) (delete as appropriate) by giving the Tenant not less than <<insert period>> prior notice in writing to end the Agreement to be served by first class post or hand delivery to the Tenant at the address of the Property. When the notice period expires the Tenancy Agreement shall cease. This does not affect the right of either the Landlord or the Tenant to pursue their legal remedies against the other for any existing breach of any rights under the Agreement.
For the avoidance of doubt, once the Notice referred to in clause (insert number) above has been exercised it cannot be revoked under any circumstances.
Landlord’s Break Clause (Other tenancies)
The Tenant agrees that the Landlord has the right to terminate the Tenancy on or after the first <<insert period>> by giving the Tenant not less than <<insert period>> prior notice in writing to end the Agreement to be served by first class post or hand delivery to the Tenant at the address of the Property. When the notice period expires the Tenancy Agreement shall cease. This does not affect the right of either the Landlord or the Tenant to pursue their legal remedies against the other for any existing breach of any rights under the Agreement.
For the avoidance of doubt, once the Notice referred to in clause (insert number) above has been exercised it cannot be revoked under any circumstances.
Tenant’s Break Clause
The Landlord agrees that the Tenant has the right to terminate the Tenancy on or after the first <<insert period>> by giving the Landlord not less than <<insert period>> prior notice in writing to be served by first class post or hand delivery to the address specified in clause (insert clause number) of the Agreement, to end the Tenancy. When the notice period expires the Tenancy Agreement shall cease. This does not affect the right of either the Landlord or the Tenant to pursue their legal remedies against the other for any existing breach of any rights under the Agreement.
For the avoidance of doubt, once the notice referred to in clause (insert number) above has been exercised it cannot be revoked under any circumstances.