As a rule of law, unless it is excluded by the terms of the contract, a party has a right to terminate a contract where there has been: a breach of an essential term (otherwise known as a condition); a sufficiently serious breach of an intermediate term; or.
Parties may agree to include a termination for convenience clause in a contract under the freedom of contract principle. However, in some countries and legal jurisdictions they may be statute law or case law which affects the operation or interpretation of such a clause.
Unilateral Right to Terminate Without Cause: Termination for convenience clauses generally allow one party, often the government entity, to terminate the contract without needing to establish fault or breach by the other party.
A form notice governed by Texas law terminating an agreement early for convenience. This notice may be used by a party to unilaterally terminate an agreement for convenience under the terms of that agreement.
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).
A contractual right to terminate an agreement for any reason. It may also be referred to as termination without cause. A right to terminate for convenience usually requires the terminating party to provide a certain period of notice before the termination is effective and usually in writing.
Legal Grounds for Early Termination Mutual Agreement: Both parties may agree to terminate the contract early. Termination Clauses: Many contracts include specific clauses that outline the conditions under which the contract may be terminated before its natural conclusion.
A contractual right to terminate an agreement for any reason. It may also be referred to as termination without cause. A right to terminate for convenience usually requires the terminating party to provide a certain period of notice before the termination is effective and usually in writing.