Good morning everyone!
In cases where a matter was discussed via email is not representative in the written contract, which of the two is legally binding, the contract or the email?
Our landlord has made the following mention in the email:
" As agreed, there is a 2 months break clause after 6 months. "
Whereas the contract states:
"The landlord and tenant may terminate this agreement after 6 months by giving 2 months prior written notice to the other of their intention of doing so."
We just tried to invoke the break clause as written in the contract, but the Landlord is stating that the email is confirmation that we agreed to the possibility of termination after 8 months at the earliest, rather than 6 months as stated in the contract.
The contract and the mention of the break clause are in the same email, but we are not sure which of the two is legally binding.
We are also unsure how " As agreed, there is a 2 months break clause after 6 months. " should be interpreted and if written correctly. Shouldn't it say " As agreed, there is a 8 months break clause after 6 months. "?
Thank you for your help!
In cases where a matter was discussed via email is not representative in the written contract, which of the two is legally binding, the contract or the email?
Our landlord has made the following mention in the email:
" As agreed, there is a 2 months break clause after 6 months. "
Whereas the contract states:
"The landlord and tenant may terminate this agreement after 6 months by giving 2 months prior written notice to the other of their intention of doing so."
We just tried to invoke the break clause as written in the contract, but the Landlord is stating that the email is confirmation that we agreed to the possibility of termination after 8 months at the earliest, rather than 6 months as stated in the contract.
The contract and the mention of the break clause are in the same email, but we are not sure which of the two is legally binding.
We are also unsure how " As agreed, there is a 2 months break clause after 6 months. " should be interpreted and if written correctly. Shouldn't it say " As agreed, there is a 8 months break clause after 6 months. "?
Thank you for your help!
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