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Ending a tenancy early
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As usual, someone comes on here with a post that involves breaking a contract and then does not like the replies they get.
Are you one of the L'Oreal set who believe they are worth it and above the law?
Grow up!
Wrong again - I am looking at exiting the contract gracefully and seeking help on ways to do that. if you can't provide that then why bother posting?0 -
Amberpunter wrote: »Wrong again - I am looking at exiting the contract gracefully and seeking help on ways to do that. if you can't provide that then why bother posting?
Are you sure? I fail to see how "I read somewhere that I can hand the keys back, stop future rent payments and wait to get sued for missing payments" can be classified as graceful.
Maybe the word you were looking for was disgraceful?0 -
The ONLY way to resolve is to HOPE the LL agrees to let you go early AND he manages to get someone quick. You are LEGALLY (AND MORALLY) liable to pay till the end of your contract otherwise.
And if you think the LL won't want the hassle of taking you to court I wonder if you'll want the hassle of trying to get your deposit back.
All in all you attitude appears to stink! You signed the contract, you agreed to the terms.
But the LL not resolving 20 issues is fine and dandy?
What legal measures does a T have to 'easily' force such an issue? To the best of my knowledge there's no equivalent of a s.8 notice, a notice a T can issue to a LL that if the problems aren't dealt with within 8 weeks the tenancy agreement is declared null and void."One thing that is different, and has changed here, is the self-absorption, not just greed. Everybody is in a hurry now and there is a 'the rules don't apply to me' sort of thing." - Bill Bryson0 -
mustrum_ridcully wrote: »But the LL not resolving 20 issues is fine and dandy?
What legal measures does a T have to 'easily' force such an issue? To the best of my knowledge there's no equivalent of a s.8 notice, a notice a T can issue to a LL that if the problems aren't dealt with within 8 weeks the tenancy agreement is declared null and void.
I have no idea what those 20 issues are and neither do you. Could be trivial for all we know.
However, it does not have any bearing on the OPs suggested get-out of doing a runner.0 -
You obviously don't work in business as contracts are terminated early all the time, with a negotiated settlement that satisfies all parties. An example that you may understand is that of a football manager - Roy Hodgson at Liverpool who signed a lengthy contract. Both parties subsequently negotiated a settlement to end it early rather than hang it out to the bitter end.
As you are so interested, and so unhelpful, I will post again when the situation has been resolved to prove that contracts CAN be settled early.0 -
Amberpunter wrote: »You obviously don't work in business as contracts are terminated early all the time, with a negotiated settlement that satisfies all parties. An example that you may understand is that of a football manager - Roy Hodgson at Liverpool who signed a lengthy contract. Both parties subsequently negotiated a settlement to end it early rather than hang it out to the bitter end.
As you are so interested, and so unhelpful, I will post again when the situation has been resolved to prove that contracts CAN be settled early.
You're quite funny :rotfl:0 -
Hey, just had a call from the letting agent and surprise surprise we have come to an agreement :-)
The Landlord has agreed to release me from the contract when new tenants take over the lease. I have agreed to pay the rent until then and cover the agents fees incurred so that he is not out of pocket. The property is going to be re-advertised from today. So assuming a new tenant is found I win, the landlord wins and the letting agent gets another finders fee so he wins too.
Enjoy eating your humble pie!0 -
I have no idea what those 20 issues are and neither do you. Could be trivial for all we know.
However, it does not have any bearing on the OPs suggested get-out of doing a runner.
Well this quote from the OP gave me a clue as to what some of them were...
"varying from broken fixtures, heating not working in the living room, to items removed from the house that were in the particulars""One thing that is different, and has changed here, is the self-absorption, not just greed. Everybody is in a hurry now and there is a 'the rules don't apply to me' sort of thing." - Bill Bryson0 -
Amberpunter wrote: »Enjoy eating your humble pie!
Why? You actually ended up doing the right thing rather than doing a runner.0 -
Why? You actually ended up doing the right thing rather than doing a runner.
LOL - I think someone needs to read my posts. I was after ideas for an AMICABLE settlement and it seems I may have reached it without any help. I never suggested "doing a runner" - just witholding payment if needed to aid the negotiation so that I can counter claim.
Still cant understand why several of you bothered commenting, you need to get out more.0
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