This cheatsheet includes practical tips to understand key clauses and avoid disputes in leasing agreements.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\nDownload Now<\/a> <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n A break clause<\/a> is a lease term that provides a method for a commercial tenant or landlord to terminate the lease early. You will not incur a penalty when you exercise a break clause properly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The break clause in your commercial lease will explain how and when you can use it.\u00a0 This typically depends on the type of break clause in your lease agreement. When you enter into a commercial lease with a break clause, it is helpful to negotiate the conditions of use to ensure it is practically realistic to exercise. The two primary types of break clauses are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Understanding how a break clause operates in your lease is essential. It may be invalid if you do not exercise the break clause correctly. Since landlords will want you to refrain from exercising the break clause, they will likely pick up on where you exercise it incorrectly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is wise to seek legal advice before you use a break clause.\u00a0 Notably, courts tend to interpret these strictly and often in favour of the commercial landlord.\u00a0 Below we explain what you need to know about exercising the break clause in a commercial lease.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n When exercising a break clause, you must give the notice the lease agreement requires you to provide. After giving notice, you must continue complying with your lease obligations, including the details of the break clause. Where a break clause is a fixed date notice break clause, failure to give the proper notice can cause damage. Exercising the notice correctly includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often, there will be strict conditions for a commercial tenant to exercise a valid break clause. Understanding these conditions is essential before you decide to exercise the break clause. Such conditions commonly include that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you can end your lease early<\/a>, there may be specific rent payments you must meet. Complying with these terms will ensure that you exercise your break clause properly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppose you pay rent quarterly in advance and wish to exercise the break clause a week after that payment. In that case, you may still have to pay the total quarterly amount. Other commercial leases, however, may only require you to pay the amount before the termination comes into effect. Ultimately, each lease is unique and may require different rental obligations. Be sure you read and understand these properly and comply with them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, be sure of your decision to exercise your break clause in your commercial lease before doing so. This is because you cannot change your mind once you opt to use it and serve notice. This applies even when you and your commercial landlord decide to disregard the break notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\nWhat is a Break Clause?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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