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99Rent increases during long-term fixed term leases—termination notice by tenant
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#### 99 Rent increases during long-term fixed term leases—termination notice by tenant
99 Rent increases during long-term fixed term leases—termination notice by tenant
> > (1) This section applies to a fixed term agreement for a fixed term of 2 years or more.
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> > (2) A tenant may give a termination notice on the ground that the rent has been increased.
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> > (3) The termination notice must specify a termination date that is not earlier than 21 days after the day on which the notice is given and must be given before the rent increase takes effect.
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> > (4) The termination notice may specify a termination date that is before the end of the fixed term.
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> > (5) The tenant is not liable to pay any compensation or other additional amount for the early termination of the agreement.
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> **s 99:** Am 2011 No 62, Sch 1.14 \[2\].