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Lease is up and landlord being awkward
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Far better not to make a big noise, in case your plans don't work out. In your position, I would cancel the Landlord because it is not convenient and leave it at that until I was ready to give notice.Brilliant, that gives me time to sort things out. So - it's ok for me to telephone them tomorrow and tell them that I don't want to sign a further 6 month tenancy and am looking for an alternative property? I can also tell them that I want to cancel the landlord coming to my home because I don't intend to stay? Then....if I like this new property, I can give them one month's notice next week (say 28th Sept) and move out on 28th Oct? Is this correct, as this is what I have in mind if I like the new house.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
Yes, will do that until I know for sure. It actually isn't convenient ! I will just say that I would like to be around when he calls and that I will call them later in the week to arrange an alternative day for him to visit.0
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Did you read my post about Notice dates? You MUST get the dates right. It is not just one months notice. READ MY POST ABOVE.Brilliant, that gives me time to sort things out. So - it's ok for me to telephone them tomorrow and tell them that I don't want to sign a further 6 month tenancy and am looking for an alternative property? I can also tell them that I want to cancel the landlord coming to my home because I don't intend to stay? Then....if I like this new property, I can give them one month's notice next week (say 28th Sept) and move out on 28th Oct? Is this correct, as this is what I have in mind if I like the new house.
My guess is that if/when you say you want to cancel the LL visit on Tuesday, he may ignore you. He's got a key? CHANGE THE LOCK! And put your cancellation of the visit in writing.
HOW MANY TIMES??0 -
Yes, sorry G_M - Missed those details about the dates, but I've got it now and my job after work tomorrow is to change the locks :-) thanks0
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Yes, sorry G_M - Missed those details about the dates, but I've got it now and my job after work tomorrow is to change the locks :-) thanks
Just remember to keep the original to put back in when you leave. LL probably won't like it if he cannot get in, but you are perfectly within your rights to change lock whilst you are there. The only issue that may arise, if if you are out/away/uncontactable and there is a problem with the property - burst pipe, gas leak etc. LL has every right to break in or get a locksmith to let him in, and charge you for the damage/call out. However, unless you are very unlucky, if you are planning to move soon anyway, I doubt this would arise.0 -
if if you are out/away/uncontactable and there is a problem with the property - burst pipe, gas leak etc. LL has every right to break in or get a locksmith to let him in, and charge you for the damage/call out.
Imo, only if tenancy agreement states that T may not change locks or that he must provide key to LL if he does.
Otherwise, why would T be liable for any damage caused by LL?0
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