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Renting - Moving out early

tambus
tambus Posts: 11 Forumite
edited 26 April 2010 at 12:01PM in House buying, renting & selling
I took out a 6 month short term lease which is due to expire on the 11th June. I have emailed the LL and LA at the end of March giving 2 months notice which said I would be out by the 7th of June (contract runs to 11th).
I have 1 more months rent to pay in May but what would happen to me if I moved out before then? would I just lose my deposit which was 1 months rent?

I live in Scotland if that means anything.

My LL says he will be back in touch mid May about letting people view the property.

Thanks

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  • Fire_Fox
    Fire_Fox Posts: 26,026 Forumite
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    You have to pay the May rent as you have (presumably) signed a legally binding contract to do so. The landlord should not have to take the rent out of your deposit as that is against any damages to the property. If you wish to vacate a month early and not be liable for the rent then you need to contact your landlord ASAP and ask him to advertise the property immediately. You would then only be liable for the rent until the new tenants move in.
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