My tenancy has a break clause — is it still valid?

No. Break clauses in tenancy agreements are no longer enforceable after 1 May 2026 — at least not for landlords. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 effectively made them redundant.

A break clause was a provision in fixed-term tenancies that allowed either the landlord or tenant to end the tenancy early. Since fixed-term tenancies no longer exist in the same way, and all tenancies are now rolling periodic arrangements, break clauses have no legal effect for landlords trying to use them to remove you.

If your landlord tries to invoke a break clause to end your tenancy, they cannot. They must use the proper Section 8 grounds process with the required notice periods. A letter citing a break clause is not a valid eviction notice.

You as a tenant, however, can still end your tenancy at any time by giving two months' notice. That flexibility remains yours.

If your landlord has served you a notice based on a break clause, do not assume you have to leave. Write to them stating that break clauses are no longer enforceable for landlords under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Contact Citizens Advice (citizensadvice.org.uk) if they push back.