We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Tenancy notice

1356

Comments

  • B_Blank
    B_Blank Posts: 1,105 Forumite
    G_M wrote: »
    Willy - it's not worth the debate. Troll.

    Disagree with you and I am a troll? Wow, I feel sorry for you if you can't deal with someone have views contary to your own. That must make you angry alot, your probably the sort of guy who reads a paper most in line with his political views because reading anything contary to his beliefs makes his blood boil. Pathetic.
    I am not a financial expert, and the post above is merely my opinion.:j
  • CHARLEENE
    CHARLEENE Posts: 11 Forumite
    So the landlord now has nearly 8 weeks notice from me and the 'for let' board has already gone up....and they are not replying to my telephone calls...NICE!!!
  • Wee_Willy_Harris
    Wee_Willy_Harris Posts: 7,512 Forumite
    CHARLEENE wrote: »
    So the landlord now has nearly 8 weeks notice from me and the 'for let' board has already gone up....and they are not replying to my telephone calls...NICE!!!

    The sooner it's let, the sooner your rent liability ends.
  • satchmeister
    satchmeister Posts: 372 Forumite
    CHARLEENE wrote: »
    So the landlord now has nearly 8 weeks notice from me and the 'for let' board has already gone up....and they are not replying to my telephone calls...NICE!!!
    The property is yours for the nearly 8 weeks and you do not have to allow viewings. You are entitled to 'quiet enjoyment' and sole use. If they want viewings then they need to negotiate the leaving date and rent, if not no viewings until you vacate ie at the 25th april.
  • CHARLEENE
    CHARLEENE Posts: 11 Forumite
    Doesn't work like that...
  • Wee_Willy_Harris
    Wee_Willy_Harris Posts: 7,512 Forumite
    CHARLEENE wrote: »
    Doesn't work like that...

    Shame you weren't so well informed earlier.
  • CHARLEENE
    CHARLEENE Posts: 11 Forumite
    satchmeister wrote: »
    The property is yours for the nearly 8 weeks and you do not have to allow viewings. You are entitled to 'quiet enjoyment' and sole use. If they want viewings then they need to negotiate the leaving date and rent, if not no viewings until you vacate ie at the 25th april.

    Thanks for that bit of advice...I'll be sure to follow it
  • B_Blank
    B_Blank Posts: 1,105 Forumite
    CHARLEENE wrote: »
    Thanks for that bit of advice...I'll be sure to follow it

    Are you allowed to do this? I think you should be allowed but not sure of the rules?
    I am not a financial expert, and the post above is merely my opinion.:j
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 8 March 2011 at 1:07AM
    satchmeister wrote: »
    The property is yours for the nearly 8 weeks and you do not have to allow viewings. You are entitled to 'quiet enjoyment' and sole use. If they want viewings then they need to negotiate the leaving date and rent, if not no viewings until you vacate ie at the 25th april.
    Doesn't work like that...
    Yes it does!
    The tenancy continues....until it ends.
    We've already discussed how/when it ends: either early by mutual agreement, or according to required notice period (25th April).

    So until that date (or an earlier one if agreed) the property is yours.
    So yes, you can refuse access by the landlord (change the locks if necessary). Best to make clear in WRITING if you decide to refuse access though.

    However as suggested above, by allowing access for viewings, the LL can get a new tenant in early, thus releasing you from the tenancy and the obligation to pay rent.

    The choice is yours.

    ps - read the Shelter link in my earlier post for your rights as a tenant as well as your obligations.

    edit - and just for context, if the position was reversed and the landlord wanted the tenant to leave, he has to give two months notice aligned with rent periods, which could be nearly 12 weeks. And even then the tenant has further options and protections.
  • ViolaLass
    ViolaLass Posts: 5,764 Forumite
    CHARLEENE wrote: »
    So the landlord now has nearly 8 weeks notice from me and the 'for let' board has already gone up.

    Why shouldn't it? Is it in your way?
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.1K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.2K Spending & Discounts
  • 245.1K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 600.7K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.5K Life & Family
  • 258.9K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture