Formal process to end fixed-term tenancy?

Our Experts Answer:

There are no form requirements for ending a tenancy by agreement. A periodic tenancy can be terminated by notice from one party, but a fixed-term tenancy requires agreement between the parties to change the original end date. The agreement specifying that the tenancy will terminate on the agreed date should be recorded in writing and signed by both parties (tenant and landlord). It would be sensible to include in your agreement a statement that “all other conditions of the tenancy remain unchanged”, so that it is clear that only the ending date is to change.