Sample Letter - Ending agreement early

[Your name and address]

[Date]

[Landlord’s or agent’s name and address]

Dear …

Re: Termination of Tenancy Agreement at [your address]

I am writing to give you notice that I am terminating the tenancy agreement and will be giving vacant possession of the above premises on [date].

I have to break my residential tenancy agreement because of reasons beyond my control.

I draw your attention to section 78(2) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1987, which states:

“The landlord shall take all reasonable steps to mitigate the loss and is not entitled to compensation for any loss that could have been avoided by taking those steps.”

I ask that you re-advertise the premises as soon as possible. I am willing to co-operate in showing the premises to prospective tenants.

I will be in contact with you closer to the date that I am leaving so we can arrange a time when we can both inspect the premises, complete a condition report and I can return the keys to you.

Yours sincerely

T Tenant