If you are renting a property through an assured shorthold tenancy agreement, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to end the agreement before the agreed upon end date. However, ending an assured shorthold tenancy agreement prematurely is not always straightforward.
In most cases, you cannot simply end an assured shorthold tenancy agreement early without incurring financial penalties or breaching the terms of the agreement. However, there are certain circumstances where it may be possible to end the agreement early.
If you have a break clause in your tenancy agreement, this can allow you to end the agreement early. A break clause is a section of the tenancy agreement that gives both the landlord and the tenant the right to terminate the agreement early, usually after a certain period of time. If you have a break clause, you will need to follow the procedure outlined in the agreement to end your tenancy early.
Alternatively, if you have a legitimate reason to end your tenancy early, such as a change in personal circumstances or the landlord breaching the terms of the agreement, you may be able to negotiate an early termination with your landlord. You will need to provide evidence of your circumstances or proof that your landlord has breached the agreement in order to make a successful case for ending the tenancy early.
However, it is worth noting that even if you are able to end your assured shorthold tenancy agreement early, you may still be liable for some costs, such as rent until the end of the notice period or any fees associated with ending the agreement early.
If you are considering ending your assured shorthold tenancy agreement early, it is important to seek advice from your landlord or a legal professional to ensure that you are following the correct procedure and are aware of any potential costs involved. It is also important to be aware of your rights and responsibilities as a tenant to ensure that you are not breaching the terms of the agreement or putting yourself in a difficult financial situation.