Commentary on Sections Part 9 - Termination Etc. of Occupation Contracts Chapter 7 – Termination of Fixed Term Standard Contracts Section 193 – Termination of contract under contract-holder’s break clause
435.This section provides that, where the contract-holder gives up possession of the dwelling on or before the date specified in the notice given under the contract-holder’s break clause, the contract will end on that date. Where the contract-holder gives up possession after the date specified in the notice, the contract ends on the date the contract-holder gives up possession.
436.If the contract-holder, before the end of the notice period, withdraws the notice given under the contract-holder’s break clause, and the landlord does not object to this, in writing, within a reasonable period, the notice ceases to have effect.