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Renting and changed mind, What do I do?

cyberman1989
cyberman1989 Posts: 11 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
Hi I have recently rented a flat. This is the first time ive moved out and Ive changed my mind. Ive paid the deposit, application fee and a months bond etc. Im signed up for 12 months. (July 2011). I want to leave but how do I go about this now ive signed up. Its done through a letting agency. I moved in on 30th June. Any advice would be great. I know I've made a mess of this. Just living alone is not for me


Thanks in advance

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  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    You have signed a contract for 12 months, so are legally obliged to pay rent for 12 months.

    Unless there is a 'break clause' - typically after 6 months.

    Or you reach an agreement with the landlord to release you early. This is your best bet. Offer to pay his reasonable costs to let you leave early: re-marketing the property; letting agency fees; tenant vetting; etc. If he is reasonable he should let you leave once he has found a replacement tenant and if you agree to pay his costs.
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