Urgent: Need advice with extremely rare and frustrating situation

celyn90

It's probably significantly less stress in the long run to take the lump sum and find somewhere more stable. I'd much rather that than have a harassed/stressed landlord, people showing up to view the house all the time and knowing I'd have to move out in six months anyway.

cel x

kentrel

aliasojo wrote: »

I've been shocked to find out how often this is the case and only one letting agent has been upfront about it and warned us we could be out again in a few months. The rest have conveniently neglected to tell us the property is also up for sale (either that or they don't know, I'm not sure?)

No no no. This can't be right. They are legally required to tell you before you rent that it is up for sale. If they haven't you should complain.

If they had told me that information would have been important to my decision. That's why I'm furious and am convinced the landlord did a bait and switch trick.

silvercar

kentrel wrote: »

No no no. This can't be right. They are legally required to tell you before you rent that it is up for sale. If they haven't you should complain.

If they had told me that information would have been important to my decision. That's why I'm furious and am convinced the landlord did a bait and switch trick.

Not sure which law that is?

It can work the opposite way, people put a property up for sale in case they don't find a tenant.

silvercar

kentrel wrote: »

Can you clarify under which law? I'm in Scotland so different laws may apply.

Does a 6 month lease, not give you the legal right to live there for 6 months? The right to quiet enjoyment mean you don't have to accept viewings, and certainly not before the last month.

I thought that would be Scotland too.

kentrel

silvercar wrote: »

Does a 6 month lease, not give you the legal right to live there for 6 months? The right to quiet enjoyment mean you don't have to accept viewings, and certainly not before the last month.

Oh my mistake, I thought you meant Option 3 wasn't legal for them to even offer. I probably won't take that option anyway.

G_M

I'm bemused by this thread. It's an unfortunate situation and we don't of course know why the landlord is now trying to sell: mortgage arrears? relationship break-up? job-relocation? could be anything.

The point is, he has taken steps to
a) inform you of his intentions asap
b) offer you a number very reasonable alternatives and
c) do so whilst complying with his legal obligations

The decision as to which would suit you best is entirely a personal one. I see no way that I, or anyone else who does not know you or fully appreciate your circumstances, could possibly advise you.

However I too offer my sympathy that you find yourself in this position and hope it works out.

poppysarah

How much is the lump sum ? Does it cover all inconveniences plus extra?

dancingfairy

To be fair I think you've had 7 years worth of good luck. 7 years renting the same place. Many people would take that in a flash. Unfortunately your landlord has decided to move on. The second one -well this is unfortunately one of the joys of renting - it happened to us and it is rubbish , in fact it happened twice. You might be better off trying to find a professional landlord as opposed to someone who can't sell and will sell given half the chance or is an amateur landlord - people who do it as a full time occupation would hopefully have morecontrol over their finances and less determined by breaking up with a partner/wanting to move back in/sell the property/cash flow problems etc. Not sure how you would find this out apart from asking any prospective landlord /the agency whether there is any intention to sell ,whether the propety has been rented before, how long it's been empty, whether the landlord has other properties etc.
However at least you know now rathter than 6 months down the line when you are semi -settled - what a horrid situation for you though , and at least your landlord seems to know that you are in charge of negotiations right now and that you have legal rights.
Best of Luck
df

Pupnik

I wouldn't take the 6 month option- if you are going to be studying and working full time in 6 months do you really want to be house hunting? Better to get it done over the summer before classes start.

ceh209

If you decide to take option 2, I think the landlord should pay your admin/reference fees for the new place, any increase in rent you have to take (but be reasosnable!), moving costs and a bit extra for the inconvenience. Make sure you're not out of pocket if you take this option, the hassle of moving is enough.