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fixed-term tenancy in British English (ˌfɪkstˈtɜːm ˈtɛnənsɪ) nouna tenancy arrangement for a particular and fixed period Examples of 'fixed-term tenancy' in a sentencefixed-term tenancy The proposals that are now being considered would establish a fixed-term tenancy, subject to regular review by the landlord.A fixed-term tenancy can only be ended early with the unanimous agreement of all the joint tenants.However, the tenant can always leave on the last day of a fixed-term tenancy without giving notice.Local authorities would be able to impose fixed-term tenancies for two or three years, which would be reviewed.Under the detailed plans drawn up at the time, new council tenants would have fixed-term tenancies, with reviews every three or four years.The legislation also suggests that councils should set fixed-term tenancies for all new tenants — generally for five years. |