(2) The landlord
must take all reasonable steps to mitigate the loss and is not entitled to
compensation for any loss that could have been avoided by taking those steps.
This subsection does not apply in the case of a fixed term agreement for a
fixed term of not more than 3 years.
(3) The compensation payable by a tenant
under this section in respect of a fixed term agreement for a fixed term of
not more than 3 years is the amount of the applicable break fee for the
tenancy calculated under subsection (4).
(4) The
"break fee" for a fixed term agreement for a fixed term of not more than 3
years is--
(a) if less than 25% of the fixed term had expired when the
premises were abandoned--an amount equal to 4 weeks rent, or
(b) if 25% or
more but less than 50% of the fixed term had expired when the premises were
abandoned--an amount equal to 3 weeks rent, or
(c) if 50% or more but less
than 75% of the fixed term had expired when the premises were abandoned--an
amount equal to 2 weeks rent, or
(d) if 75% or more of the fixed term had
expired when the premises were abandoned--an amount equal to 1 week's rent.