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A fixed term tenancy – often referred to as a “lease” – does have a pre-determined date on which the tenancy ends or is up for renewal – most commonly after one year. At the end of a fixed term, the tenant and landlord can mutually agree to extend the tenancy for another fixed term.

A fixed term tenancy (or lease) is one that is set for a specific period of time (e.g. a year, a month or a week). At the end of the term of the agreement, the landlord and tenant can agree to another fixed term or the tenancy continues on a month-to-month basis.

To legally end a tenancy in these circumstances, you must provide your landlord with an approved form, Ending Fixed Term Tenancy Confirmation Statement, signed by an authorized third-party verifier.

During the fixed term neither the landlord nor the tenant may end the tenancy except for cause or by agreement of both parties, or under section F below (Early Termination for Family or Household Violence or Long-Term Care).

Your landlord can end the let at any time by serving a written 'notice to quit'. The notice period will depend on the tenancy or agreement, but is often at least 4 weeks.

There are a lot of tenancy agreement templates that can be used by the landlord and tenant. These templates can be downloaded freely online and edited to suit your own situation. The most important thing is to ensure that the most important contents are captured in any tenancy agreement template.

In London, most rental properties will have Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs). There are two types: Periodic Tenancies, which run week by week or month by month. Fixed-term Tenancies, which are usually 6-12 month contracts with an optional break clause in the middle.

A fixed-term tenancy can only be ended early in any of these circumstances: Both parties sign a mutual agreement to end the tenancy. The tenant is fleeing family violence or needs long-term care. The landlord or tenant has breached a material term of the tenancy (PDF, 32KB)

A fixed term tenancy – often referred to as a “lease” – does have a pre-determined date on which the tenancy ends or is up for renewal – most commonly after one year. At the end of a fixed term, the tenant and landlord can mutually agree to extend the tenancy for another fixed term.

A fixed term tenancy (or lease) is one that is set for a specific period of time (e.g. a year, a month or a week). At the end of the term of the agreement, the landlord and tenant can agree to another fixed term or the tenancy continues on a month-to-month basis.

To legally end a tenancy in these circumstances, you must provide your landlord with an approved form, Ending Fixed Term Tenancy Confirmation Statement, signed by an authorized third-party verifier.

During the fixed term neither the landlord nor the tenant may end the tenancy except for cause or by agreement of both parties, or under section F below (Early Termination for Family or Household Violence or Long-Term Care).

Your landlord can end the let at any time by serving a written 'notice to quit'. The notice period will depend on the tenancy or agreement, but is often at least 4 weeks.

There are a lot of tenancy agreement templates that can be used by the landlord and tenant. These templates can be downloaded freely online and edited to suit your own situation. The most important thing is to ensure that the most important contents are captured in any tenancy agreement template.

In London, most rental properties will have Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs). There are two types: Periodic Tenancies, which run week by week or month by month. Fixed-term Tenancies, which are usually 6-12 month contracts with an optional break clause in the middle.

A fixed-term tenancy can only be ended early in any of these circumstances: Both parties sign a mutual agreement to end the tenancy. The tenant is fleeing family violence or needs long-term care. The landlord or tenant has breached a material term of the tenancy (PDF, 32KB)