Ending shorthold tenancy agreement early

Doooford

Good afternoon all, I need some advice on something and I've been searching the net and just can't seem to find a clear cut answer to this.
Basically, I'm moving on 22nd of this month, only agreed this yesterday hence the short notice. Now the flat I'm in currently initially started on a signed Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement for 6 months, when this came up in August I received a letter stating that an annual rent increase was being introduced and if I was happy to continue then I could. It was worded like this:-
"Perhaps you could confirm that you wish to continue your tenancy at £680pcm under your current contract which will continue on a roll-on basis with all terms and conditions staying the same".

There is nothing in the agreement about terminating early, but obviously this was only for the initial 6 months, but there is nothing at all about what happens afterwards. I'm unsure now whether I'm on a 6 month rolling contract or a month to month one.
Now my rent is due on the 21st for this month, so where do I stand on giving notice? How many days do I need to give (I assume it's one month), but will I need to pay the full amount of rent as 30 days notice would mean that I'll only be there for half of the month. I think that's all I'm confused about, I'm sure I'll think of something else though
Any help would be much appreciated :beer:

Premier_2

It sounds like your fixed period expired in August and you are now on a Statutory Periodic Tenancy.

How often is your rent due? Every calender month? If so you need to provide at least 1 calender months notice ending at the end of a rental period (often the day before the rent is due)

So if the rent is due on the 21st of every month, as long as you privide notice on or before 20th of November, the TA will terminate 20th December.

Your payment of rent in full on the 21st of November will cover you until the end of the TA.

Doooford

Hello again,
I spoke to the letting agency and they said that I just need to give 30 days notice, I've now completed the letter and about to go and get it sent reconded delivery, is it ok to count today as the first day, or is it from when the letter is received?

Thanks

Premier_2

Difficult to say as they've obviously made up their own rule that also benefits you.

How about getting the letter off with todays date on it just saying you want to give 30 days notice with immediate effect.

They should have the letter by tomorrow if sent first class and then you'll only be possibly arguing over 1 days rent. Since you plan to move out on 22nd anyway (which you might want to advise them of so they can sort out all the formalities for that date) it shouldn't affect you too much.

Doooford

Thanks Premier, I put it with that day's date on and hand delivered it to the letting agent and then sent a copy to the landlords (it's a bit grey as to who is in charg), but anyway got a letter back today from the letting agent confirming that the date to be out will be 6th December, which is great!:D