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Section 194 Landlord's break clauseC2I1C1

(1)

A fixed term standard contract F1which is within subsection (1A) may contain a term enabling the landlord to end the contract before the end of the fixed term by giving the contract-holder notice that he or she must give up possession of the dwelling on a date specified in the notice.

F2(1A)

A fixed term standard contract is within this subsection if—

(a)

it is made for a term of two years or more, or

(b)

it is within Schedule 9C (whether or not it is made for a term of two years or more).

(2)

References in this Act to a landlord's break clause, in relation to a fixed term standard contract, are to the term mentioned in subsection (1).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in s. 194(1) inserted (7.6.2021) by Renting Homes (Amendment) (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 3), ss. 11(1)(a), 19(3)

F2

S. 194(1A) inserted (7.6.2021) by Renting Homes (Amendment) (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 3), ss. 11(1)(b), 19(3)

Modifications

C1

S. 194 excluded (1.12.2022) by 2004 c. 34, s. 98A (as inserted by The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1166), regs. 1(1), 28(6))

C2

Pt. 9 excluded (1.12.2022) by 2004 c. 34, s. 33(c) (as inserted by The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1166), regs. 1(1), 28(2)(c))

Commencement

I1

S. 194 in force at 1.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/906, art. 2