Break Clauses, 3rd Edition

Foreword to the Second Edition
Foreword to the First Edition

1. The Nature of a Break Clause
2. Formalities and Registration
3. Assignment
4. Who May Exercise the Break Clause
5. The Form and Content of the Break Notice
6. The Time for Exercise of the Break Clause and Service of the Break Notice
7. The Method of Service of the Break Notice
8. On Whom the Break Notice Should Be Served
9. Conditions in a Break Clause: General Principles
10. Particular Conditions in a Tenant's Break Clause
11. The Recovery of 'Overpaid' Rent and Other Sums
12. Redevelopment Break Clauses
13. Invalid Break Notices: Waiver, Estoppel and Withdrawal
14. The Effect of Exercising a Break Clause
15. Break Clauses and Compulsory Purchase
16. Break Clauses and Rent Review
17. Professional Liability
18. Business Tenancies
19. Residential Tenancies
20. Agricultural Tenancies
21. Drafting Break Clauses
22. Practical Advice When Exercising a Break Clause

Appendix 1: Break Clause for the Landlord – On One or More Specified Dates
Appendix 2: Break Clause for the Landlord – Incorporating a Rolling Break
Appendix 3: Break Clause for the Tenant – On One or More Specified Dates
Appendix 4: Break Clause for the Tenant – Incorporating a Rolling Break
Appendix 5: Particulars of Claim – Landlord's Claim for Declaration etc.
Appendix 6: Defence and Counterclaim – In Response to Landlord's Claim for Declaration etc.

Index