Short answer：“One fixed, one flexible” is market shorthand, not an automatic right to end every two-year lease after one year. Check who can exercise the break, when and with what notice.
Read the mechanics
Confirm the earliest notice date, earliest termination date, service method, conditions and which party holds the right. Completing a year does not itself permit immediate departure.
Check statutory coverage
Regulated subdivided-unit tenancies may have statutory terms and renewal protection. Do not replace those rules with ordinary market practice. Seek advice on ambiguity rather than using locks, possessions or service interruption to resolve a dispute.
Before deciding
- Map notice and departure dates
- Keep evidence of valid service
- Confirm deposit and handover reconciliation
Sources and method
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