Hi all
Just wanted an opinion on if the lease break fees would apply if a 2 week notice is given as per contract. House where a room is being leased is located in WA.
The contract states as below:
“2. Term/Period
The rental period is starting from 24/12/2023 at 14:00 to 17/03/2024 at 14:00. If the Tenant wants to extend the accommodation period, a new agreement shall be created. If for any reason the Tenant has to break the Lease agreement prior to 17/03/2024, they must give 2 Weeks-Notice and a Break Fee of 2 weeks rent $500 non-refundable fee will be charged before the Bond is returned after final inspection. This is to cover inconvenience, loss of rent, advertising fees and contracts. Rent is still payable should the tenant be away on holiday/vacations.”
The tenants gave two weeks notice on 12/02/24.
The tenants moved out on 26/02/2024.
Should the tenants be paying the $500 lease break fee on top of the two week notice?
"If for any reason the Tenant has to break the Lease agreement prior to 17/03/2024, they must give 2 Weeks-Notice and a Break Fee of 2 weeks rent $500 non-refundable fee"
This is pretty damn clear. It's two weeks notice AND a break fee. That is, the break fee is payable in addition to the notice provided.