Want to end a fixed term tenancy agreement early

[NZN]

Can someone please tell me what does highlighted part means in the photo of my tenancy agreement as i want to endthe fixed term tenancy early but my property manager saying i cant do this and the only option i have is to find more tenants for her. Please help explaining me what does this contract actually says coz i read it as i can give her 21 days notice whenever i want before the expiry of fixed term .

[JandM]

Sorry, but you are not correct.

See here.https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/starting...-term-tenancy/

The landlord or tenant can’t give notice to end a fixed-term tenancy early, so they both need to be very sure they want a fixed-term before they sign the tenancy agreement.

Tenants should also think carefully about who they choose to live with when signing a fixed-term tenancy agreement with other tenants. If they fall out with one of the other tenants, they may not be able to get out of the tenancy.

Ending a fixed-term early explains what options might be available if either party wants to end a fixed-term early.

Then see here, referring to finding more tenants to fulfil the contract in place of you. https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/ending-a...ed-term-early/

[RedVee]

You are reading it wrong. You have signed a fixed term agreement which obligates you until 6 December 2018. If you do not want to stay on after the fixed term ends, you need to give at least 21 days notice.

[jawnbc]

We had a fixed term tenancy that we wanted to break early. The property manager agreed to try and find a new tenant, but we would be obligated for the rent for the balance of the agreement if none was found. Thankfully one was found.

[nms.sun3]

Can someone please tell me what does highlighted part means in the photo of my tenancy agreement as i want to endthe fixed term tenancy early but my property manager saying i cant do this and the only option i have is to find more tenants for her. Please help explaining me what does this contract actually says coz i read it as i can give her 21 days notice whenever i want before the expiry of fixed term .

We recently broke off a fixed term agreement in Oct which was valid until Feb 2018. Landlord was not happy about it but they agreed to use the agency to find a new tenant for which we had to pay the letting fee. We also had to pay the rental until the new tenants took over which was a fortnight since we moved out. So you have to be ready to pay for the letting fee & rental until you get new tenants.