Is this legally binding?

GDB2222

So, you may as well stay on a bit longer anyway, as he won't refund your deposit unless you take him to court - ie take it as rent.

If you chose the room originally because it suits you, then i guess you need to sort something out with your LL so the appliances get fixed and you stay on happily. Look on the shelter website for what to do - then follow their advice.

As for the tenancy agreement, it's for his benefit, not yours - so don't sign it unless you are happy with it. If the LL does not want to discuss it, then don't sign it.

If you want to get out of the agreement, such as it is, you really need evidence that the landlord has told you to leave. Short of bugging the place, the simplest solution is just to write to him repeating what he said and saying that you will move out (as he requested) as soon as you find somewhere else. I would look for somewhere else first though. When you write, put in the letter that he should contact you immediately if he thinks you have misunderstood what he said.

He cannot have his cake and eat it, ie he can't tell you to leave and still expect his rent. No court will uphold that, so if you do leave there is no chance of his suing you successfully - provided you write that letter.

GDB2222

Don't forget to keep a photocopy of the signed letter you send him. Also, you can get a certificate of posting from the Post Office. Do it right.

Good luck.