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I need to leave my tenancy but my landlord is saying I have a fixed-term lease and can’t leave until it ends, what should I do?

I need to leave my tenancy but my landlord is saying I have a fixed-term lease and can’t leave until it ends, what should I do?

Update: 2024-10-03
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Hi! I’m Alex, a Threshold Advisor. Each day I answer questions from renters like you. We at Threshold want to make sure you know your rights and own your rights so we have put together some bite-size pieces to empower you. A question I’m frequently asked is, I need to leave my tenancy but my landlord is saying I have a fixed-term lease and can’t leave until it ends, what should I do?


As with any question that comes to Threshold, my answer can be quite dependent on the circumstances. If you would like more advice for your unique renting situation, the other advisors and I are here to help! You can get in touch with us through phone, webchat, video call, or by visiting us at one of our Outreach Clinics. Check out our website to see all the ways to speak with an advisor at www.threshold.ie/

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I need to leave my tenancy but my landlord is saying I have a fixed-term lease and can’t leave until it ends, what should I do?

I need to leave my tenancy but my landlord is saying I have a fixed-term lease and can’t leave until it ends, what should I do?

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