# Break clause

> A contractual right to terminate the lease before its expiry, on stated conditions.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- A contractual right to terminate the lease before its expiry, on stated conditions.
- Standard UK structure: a 10-year FRI lease with a tenant break at year 5.

## Key facts
- **category**: Lease structure
- **regionScope**: UK, EU

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/glossary/break-clause), updated 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z.