(i) Notice: either party may notify the other its intention to terminate the lease. This is possible
where the date of termination is not specified.
(ii) Lapse of time: all fixed period tenancies determine on expiration of the stipulated time.
(iii) Forfeiture: this is the right of the lessor, in the event of contain breaches, to re-enter
the demised premises and thus prematurely terminate the lease.
(iv) Surrender: this is the giving up by the tenant to the landlord of his interest in the premises.
(v) Merger: a lease determines if the interest of the lessor and the lessee in the property
became vested in one person.
(vi) Conversion.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on April 26, 2018 at 12:39
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