You can easily create a customised Termination Agreement by completing LawDepot’s questionnaire. Using our template will ensure you complete the necessary steps.
1. Specify the type of agreement you’re terminating
You can use a Termination Agreement to end many kinds of contracts and agreements. Start creating your document by indicating the type of agreement you’re cancelling. Your options include:
- Lease or Tenancy
- Services
- Loan
- Property Purchase
- Employment
Select ‘Other’ if the agreement you want to terminate doesn’t fall under any of these categories. You can specify the precise type of agreement later in the questionnaire.
2. Specify your location
States and territories in Australia have their own rules and regulations for terminating contracts. Specify which state or territory you’re in, and we’ll customise your Termination Agreement to meet its governing laws.
We have templates for:
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
3. State each party’s details
Include the name and address of every party involved in the contract or agreement coming to an end.
4. Provide the original contract’s details
For your Termination Agreement to be valid, it must be clear which contract it's cancelling. Provide the original contract's signing date and the purpose it served.
For example, if you're ending a Commercial Lease Agreement or Residential Tenancy Agreement, specify that you're terminating an agreement to rent a property and provide its address.
5. Include the termination date
The termination date is when the original contract becomes invalid. Specify when you want your Termination Agreement to take effect by selecting one of the following options:
- Today
- On signing this Termination Agreement
- Unsure
- On a specific date
Selecting ‘Unsure’ will leave a blank space in your document for you to fill in with a date later.
6. Describe any compensation
Describe any compensation a party will receive when the original contract comes to an end. For example, an employee will sometimes receive a severance package when an Employment Contract ends.
7. Provide signing details
State the date the parties will sign the Termination Agreement and whether any witnesses will be present.
If you’re unsure when the parties will sign the document, you can provide the date later. A blank space will be available at the bottom of your agreement.