Glossaryrenters

What is Break Fee (Lease)?

A fee payable by a tenant who ends a fixed-term lease before the agreed end date. The amount depends on how far through the lease you are and the state's legislation. In NSW, the fee is calculated based on a formula; in other states it may cover the landlord's reasonable reletting costs.

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Renter's rights guide (by state)

Bond, rent increases, repairs, entry, and ending a tenancy.

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