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Residential Tenancies Act 2010
98Breach of agreement—termination notice by tenant
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#### 98 Breach of agreement—termination notice by tenant
98 Breach of agreement—termination notice by tenant
> > (1) A tenant may give a termination notice on the ground that the landlord has breached the residential tenancy agreement.
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> > (2) The termination notice must specify a termination date that is not earlier than 14 days after the day on which the notice is given.
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> > (3) The termination notice may specify a termination date that is before the end of the fixed term of the residential tenancy agreement if it is a fixed term agreement.
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> > (4) The Tribunal may, on application by a landlord made before the termination date and within the period prescribed by the regulations, revoke a termination notice by a tenant if satisfied that the landlord has remedied the breach and that it is appropriate, in the circumstances of the case, to continue the tenancy.
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> > Note.
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> > The tenant may apply directly to the Tribunal on the ground of breach by the landlord for a termination order without first giving notice (see section 103).