Rent-related Money-Moral Dilemma...

pinkshoes

Luisa1981 wrote: »

I just checked with Shelter:

http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/renting_and_leasehold/ending_a_tenancy_or_licence/ending_a_fixed_term_agreement

B is liable all the way!

BOTH A and B are liable! All the way until June.

I would say B should pay the rent until the lease ends (in June, or earlier if they can), but if B has moved out, then (s)he is not liable for any bills.

A and B will both also be liable for any re-letting costs if they terminate the lease before June. And they can only terminate IF the landlord gives them permission.

thelem

I totally agreed with ognum until I you added this

Luisa1981 wrote: »

Person A had originally agreed to see out the tenancy, then realised how much it would cost in reality.

Initially you both signed up for a fixed term, and A and B should both pay their share of the rent while still being held to that term.

Once that term has expired, then if A wants to continue to live in the flat then they would need to pay the full rental cost. Person B should ensure they serve notice and a new tenancy is drawn up just in Person A's name. If this was the plan, then morally Person A should pay the full rent immediately as they have shown they are happy and able to do that once Person B no longer has a legal obligation to.

If on the other hand Person A was just trying to be nice to Person B and not ask for rent for a property they won't be living in, but has now found that they can't afford that, then morally Person B should continue to pay their share of the rent.

PS I like that you've not told us if you are A or B (I assume you are one or the other). Good idea to get an impartial response.

squirrel42

Depends on income... when my xbf and I broke up, I contributed as per your scenario because he was not working and had no where to go really.

MelaBella

If B moves out and doesnt pay his share given that A and B both are named on the tenancy agreement, then A will be liable to pay 100% to the landlord.
In this particular case its down to the personal negotiations between A and B.

Kynthia

MelaBella wrote: »

If B moves out and doesnt pay his share given that A and B both are named on the tenancy agreement, then A will be liable to pay 100% to the landlord.
In this particular case its down to the personal negotiations between A and B.

The landlord could take either/both of them to court for any arrears. Although it will probably be easier for them to chase A because they are actually living at the property and are currently receiving the 'service' as such. However if B earns more money the Landlord may chose B instead. I agree that A and B need to agree between themselves and ensure that the tenancy ends as soon as the fixed term expires.