In which scenario would a tenant generally NOT be able to give less than the legally required notice to end their tenancy without penalty?

Question: In which scenario would a tenant generally NOT be able to give less than the legally required notice to end their tenancy without penalty?

Answer options:

• The landlord provided an N12 (notice to end tenancy for landlord's own use) in Ontario.
• The tenant is relocating for a new job and the landlord agrees to a mutual termination. ✅ The tenant wants to move out early simply because they found a cheaper unit elsewhere, and the lease is fixed-term.
• The unit is no longer habitable due to a major flood that the landlord has not addressed.

Correct answer: The tenant wants to move out early simply because they found a cheaper unit elsewhere, and the lease is fixed-term.

Explanation: A tenant cannot typically break a fixed-term lease early without penalty simply for finding a cheaper unit. Other options present legally recognized grounds or mutual agreements for early termination.