When can we leave our rented property?

sugarpants_2

We are wanting to move from our rented property. But have just started a 12mth contract. Its shorthold. We are wondering if theres any chance we can get out of here...Living here another year will cripple us and also we are having to commute on long journeys to our kids schools...More of a nightmare than we first thought. HELP:eek:

sassygirl_2

Have you got a break clause in your contract? We were on a 12 month contract but made sure there was a 6 month break clause for both parties

theartfullodger

You need to read the tenancy agreement to see what it says about leaving early.


The simple answer is you can leave any time you like, but you will be liable for the rent almost certainly to the end of the tenancy (i.e. after the 12 months) or to any break point.

If you want to rent again any Landlord with half-a-brain will want references from your last Landlord - and think what he'll say if you didn't stick to your side of the bargain.

Good luck!

tbs624

Artful is right about the liability but your LL may agree to a replacement T being found - you would be expected to pay the LL's reasonable costs involved - advertising, legal fees etc and would remain liable for all payments due under your contract until such time as the new T actually moved in. Any new T would have to be one who met the LL's criteria, ie suitable credit check/reference results. Talk to him/her.

Maybe you need to think your next move through more carefully - you will have known where your kids schools were and how much the rent was *before* you signed upfor 12 months and you can check routes on the internet and/or do trial runs.

I agree with Artful - you may have trouble getting a new rented place as most LLs would want to be sure they weren't taking on a T who wanted to wriggle out of contractual obligations the minute they signed on the dotted line.