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.
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.
Most contracts for the supply of goods and services contain a termination clause (also known as an ipso facto clause) which, on the occurrence of an insolvency-related event, either: 1. Automatically terminates the contract, or 2. Entitles the supplier to terminate the contract.
Directly state your purpose for writing in the first paragraph of your letter. While maintaining a respectful tone, succinctly state why you've chosen to terminate the contract. In addition, specify the date you intend to officially end your working relationship.
How do you write a Termination Agreement? Provide the names and mailing addresses of each party involved. Provide details from the original contract. Select a termination date after which the contract will no longer be in effect. State if either party is providing compensation as part of the Termination 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).
Termination for Convenience. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause and at any time upon giving 30 days' prior written notice to the other party (each, a termination for "Convenience"). Such termination will be effective on the date stated in the notice.
A form notice governed by New York 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.
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.