Is the sentence below ambiguous ? When can the notice be given, is it only after six months or at any time ?
Any time after six months of the initial fixed term of this tenancy, the tenant may invoke this break clause by providing a minimum of two months written notice to the landlord.
I read it as after six months.
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anonymousIs the sentence below ambiguous ? When can the notice be given, is it only after six months or at any time ?
Any time after six months of the initial fixed term of this tenancy, the tenant may invoke this break clause by providing a minimum of two months written notice to the landlord.
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Yes this is a break clause in a lease with fixed term of twelve months. The issue concerns when can the notice be given.
My view is that it is ambiguous because the action of invoking the break clause and the action of giving notice are two separate actions that may or may not occur at the same time. So one person thinks that both actions must occur after six months. Another person think