6 month break clause, 12 month contract

oh_know

I am renting (for the first time) I have been in my tenancy agreement for 7 months. The tenancy agreement states that it is for a fixed term of 12 months (so 5 months to go).
However I would like to get out of the place as soon as possible and thought that I could exercise my 6 month break clause, and therefore give one months notice.

From further inspection of the tenancy agreement - I am not sure if it is as simple as the above - there are two parts that seem to kind of contradict each other:

There is a 6 month break clause in the agreement - worded as follows:
The tenant may terminate this tenancy after a period of six months by giving not less than one calendar months prior notice in writing to the landlord

But there is also the following:
Early termination - in the event of this agreement being terminated before the end of the stated period by the tenant in any way, the tenant agrees to pay the full cost of re-letting the property and any loss of rent incurred by the landlord as a result of the tenants actions

Please could someone enlighten me on where they think I stand - i.e. can I simply give a months notice or is it more a question of giving a months notice and then hoping they find someone quick - otherwise face paying the rent myself !!

Any thoughts/help appreciated

Kind regards

DVardysShadow

It hinges on the definition of 'stated period'

oh_know

lets see what the agent says ! Hopefully worse case scenario would be that I would have to hang around for a month or so whilst we wait for them to find a tenant!

adg1

If you are simply exercising a break clause then there is no charge to your self at all - so long as you serve the correct notice. Offer 1 months written (by recorded delivery) notice to the landlord on the date that your rent becomes due then move out in a month!

The clause :

Early termination - in the event of this agreement being terminated before the end of the stated period by the tenant in any way, the tenant agrees to pay the full cost of re-letting the property and any loss of rent incurred by the landlord as a result of the tenants actions

Would take effect if you had wanted to break your tenancy INSIDE the fixed term (ie 6 months in this case). This would have been expensive as you have to cover the landlords cost of finding a new tenant - essentially pay their estate agent fees for them as you are breaking a legally binding agreement.

Just exercise your break clause as I mentioned above and move out in a months time, gratis.