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Ending a AST
Tumbledown_Tammy
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Hi
Local council has offered me a disabled friendly bungalow out of the blue, wasnt expecting to be even offered anything so soon they told me at least two years on waiting list.
I have just signed a new 6month AST tenancy on my present 2 bed property, small detached cottage tye terrace place, beautiful with brilliant Landlord, but the bathroom is upstairs and I have difficulty getting up and down the stairs to the loo and bedroom.
Landlord is lovley person but this bungalow is a god send once in a lifetime offer...I pay second months rent into this AST today and he holds a months deposit in a deposit scheme, also my friend has acted as guarantor for me so its a double whammy if i left they would be held responsible for the remaing rent on the remainder of the AST term, not that i would leave unless Landlord agreed etc.
I intend bieng totally honest with the Landlord re my position, and would pick up all advertising costs to find new tenant/s and leave my deposit for them.
Do you think he might listen, I have been model tenant, rent paid on time over last 12 months etc, just dont wish to miss out on this bungalow offer from the council, these offers are a onece in a lifetime opportunity in the present housing market etc...
I wish to leave with Landlords blessing and goodwill... ah well will just be as 100% honest with him today and see how the land lies, this cottage is a fantastic but the bungalow will fufill my fast failing health needs more, walk in shower room, one level etc...will let you know what he says...gosh Im so lucky to have a choice after my bad luck a year ago this is like a dream come true, honesty is the best policy in this case... will post later with some news hopefully good..
T
Local council has offered me a disabled friendly bungalow out of the blue, wasnt expecting to be even offered anything so soon they told me at least two years on waiting list.
I have just signed a new 6month AST tenancy on my present 2 bed property, small detached cottage tye terrace place, beautiful with brilliant Landlord, but the bathroom is upstairs and I have difficulty getting up and down the stairs to the loo and bedroom.
Landlord is lovley person but this bungalow is a god send once in a lifetime offer...I pay second months rent into this AST today and he holds a months deposit in a deposit scheme, also my friend has acted as guarantor for me so its a double whammy if i left they would be held responsible for the remaing rent on the remainder of the AST term, not that i would leave unless Landlord agreed etc.
I intend bieng totally honest with the Landlord re my position, and would pick up all advertising costs to find new tenant/s and leave my deposit for them.
Do you think he might listen, I have been model tenant, rent paid on time over last 12 months etc, just dont wish to miss out on this bungalow offer from the council, these offers are a onece in a lifetime opportunity in the present housing market etc...
I wish to leave with Landlords blessing and goodwill... ah well will just be as 100% honest with him today and see how the land lies, this cottage is a fantastic but the bungalow will fufill my fast failing health needs more, walk in shower room, one level etc...will let you know what he says...gosh Im so lucky to have a choice after my bad luck a year ago this is like a dream come true, honesty is the best policy in this case... will post later with some news hopefully good..
T
Now fingers crossed there's a big black and white cat with massive whiskers out there looking for a forever home with a batty dumpy lady :A yep there is, found him Domino big fat huge whiskered purring machine that's taken over my house life and heart,life's good, as I pander to the whims of my new lodger..:rotfl::rotfl::D:D:p
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Seems like you know what's what in terms of being stuck in the contract and having to negotiate a way out so all I can say is good luck and I hope the landlord is reasonable.
Let us know how you get on.
dfMaking my money go further with MSE :j
How much can I save in 2012 challenge
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So I assume you checked your agreement and it does not contain any break clause.
I would start by explaining the situation to the landlord and offer to pay his costs, and rent until a new tenant moves in (I'd not mention the deposit for now).0
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