Termination for Convenience is defined in the FAR as the exercise of the government's right to completely or partially terminate performance of work under a contract when it is in the government's interest.
A “termination for convenience” clause states that a property owner may terminate a contractor at its convenience for no reason at all. There does not need to be any breach of contract in place. However, the clauses typically require advance notice (such as 30 days).
Either party may terminate this Contract upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party for any reason without penalty. Termination for Convenience. Either Party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing the other Party with no less than thirty (30) days' advance written notice.
The termination for convenience clause is designed to give the terminated party a more fair and equitable result than if it were terminated for cause since the termination does not result from its wrongful conduct — a breach of the contract.
Contracting parties are increasingly using'termination for convenience'clauses ('tC clauses') to provide that flexibility. atC clause grants one party ('the principal') the power to terminate a contract at its discretion,regardless of whether the other party ('the contractor') is in breach.
The best way to end a contract early is to speak with the party you're in contract with. Simple negotiation is often all it takes to reach a favorable resolution. If they don't agree to ending the contract early, consider getting a lawyer to help you determine your next best step.
Ensure Proper Grounds for Termination Common grounds for this sort of action include a breach of the contract terms, changes in business circumstances, or non-performance of the breaching party. Be sure that the grounds for termination are legally sound and appropriately documented.
Key reasons for termination include fraud or mistakes during formation, changes in law rendering the contract illegal, breaches by any party, and mutually agreed-upon terms for ending the contract under specific circumstances.
Contract end by performance. A contract can end when the parties have done all that the contract requires of them. Contract end by agreement. A contract can end when both parties agree to end it before the work is complete. Contract end by frustration. Contract end for convenience. Contract end due to a breach.