Help to understand AST notice period (Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement)
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<p>Here is the thing. I moved into the property on 25th August 2016.
I was told that after the first six months, if I do not give notice, it is assumed that I can continue to live (rent).</p>

<p>Now I'd like to move out and terminate the tenancy. Do I still have to give TWO months notice? How do I interpret </p>

<blockquote>
  <p>This
  Notice can only expire after the first six months of the Tenancy. (The Tenant agrees not to serve
  such notice to fall due between 1st December and 15th January in any year)</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Also, for 19.4 </p>

<blockquote>
  <p>To pay to the Agent £195+vat towards check-out administration costs at the end or sooner termination of the Tenancy.(This administration charge is reduced to £145+vat where total
  duration of stay is 12 months or more</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Can I agree to pay £145+vat to get a shorter notice? Say to terminate next week?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

<h2>Yes, you have to give 2 months notice <em>and</em> you have to pay £145 + VAT</h2>

<p>The first clause says your notice cannot end within 6 months of the start of the lease: that is long gone.</p>

<p>You pay the lower fee because you will have stayed longer than 12 months by the time your 2 months notice expires.</p>

<p>You can try to negotiate a shorter notice period - they have advantages in relenting if you move out earlier.</p>

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