getting out of tenancy agreement early

CKhalvashi

macman wrote: »

The LL or agent isn't obliged to tell you the crime rate in the area, nor is he responsible for it. If this was a concern to you, and you'd asked questions such as 'has the property suffered recent theft or damage?', then he would have had to give you an honest answer and not misrepresent the property. But you didn't ask. Caveat emptor.
I'm not clear how you think CAB can help you get out of a lease that you freely entered into, without penalty?

Spot on advice.

The village I lived for several years has had a huge spate of burglaries in the last 18 months, although remains a safe village in relative terms.

I have been burgled, and feel no less safe in this house as a result of it, mainly dut to increased security now. This was whilst we were living here.

CK

Soleil_lune

Guest101 wrote: »

Silly and unnecessary statement. Not everyone has a deposit for a house lying around

I agree. Dumb comments from turnbull2000. YAY for 100% mortgages!!! Nothing like having a colossal debt you can barely afford to pay back.

Not everybody CAN buy a house, and not everybody WANTS to buy a house. Not everybody has a five figure sum lying around as a deposit for the 5%, or the money for repairs and maintenance. And what if the OP hates it there? You're stuck in a hole if you buy a house and hate it.

Hope you sort it out OP. If you are very unhappy, ask if the landlord will release you from the contract early, although I must say, I have seen people with much bigger issues than the ones you mention.

Guest101

Turnbull2000 wrote: »

At worst you need a 5% deposit thanks to Help to Buy. 100% mortgages should be back within 12-18 months.

If u want to pay high rate, have good credit history. Or explain to the foetus that he/she needs to wait double the time

sandsni

It's understandable that you're jumpy after having the oil stolen, but unfortunately that would be a risk in any property with an oil tank these days. You could put up one of those dummy camera things to act as a deterrent without going to the full cost of a security system. TBH I can't see the LL paying for a security camera on a rental property when very few home owners would have such a thing.


Is the tank far from the house? Could you leave an outside light on (if the house has one)? That would also act as a deterrent.


You could try appealing to your LL's better nature by writing to them directly and explaining your concerns about the oil theft. Tell them you are trying to keep the house heated during the cold weather (an important factor for LLs in keeping the property in good condition) but obviously can't do so if the oil is repeatedly stolen. Ask if they have any recommendations on how you can keep the oil tank secure and enclose a copy of what the LA wrote. The LL might be more accommodating than the LA and might be willing to install or provide some basic security measures.


My thoughts would be to erect a wooden/metal/plastic lockable shed around the tank, which wouldn't cost the earth and might benefit you AND the LL in the long run, but no doubt someone will be along soon to discount that idea.




None of the issues you mention would be considered a valid reason for ending the tenancy early, so unless your LL agreed to an early surrender then you would remain liable for the rent just as you quoted from your tenancy agreement.

Bonjella

Well im both shocked and disheartened but some of the comments I have recieved.

Firstly our LL is dead and the house is in trust to the agent so contactibg the LL directly os out of the question.

Secondly we moved trying to be organised for our new arrival. We currently have a 1 bed flat on the market we have had to become accidental LL ourselves due to sale taking so going on for so long out deposit for a new home is tied up here or yes we would buy.

We have thought about erecting a cage type structure but again are scared in case they just go to further measures to get the oil therefore leaving us with greater expense. A light is left on at all times at the back of the property where the tank is situated.

CKhalvashi

Bonjella wrote: »

Well im both shocked and disheartened but some of the comments I have recieved.

Firstly our LL is dead and the house is in trust to the agent so contactibg the LL directly os out of the question.

We didn't know this, and were given no indication that this was the case. It is standard advice.

Secondly we moved trying to be organised for our new arrival. We currently have a 1 bed flat on the market we have had to become accidental LL ourselves due to sale taking so going on for so long out deposit for a new home is tied up here or yes we would buy.

We have thought about erecting a cage type structure but again are scared in case they just go to further measures to get the oil therefore leaving us with greater expense. A light is left on at all times at the back of the property where the tank is situated.

If there is structure, it is unlikely that apart from cutting off lock, they will bother. Leaving a light on should be a good enough solution.

I've always bought/sold consecutively, and if your home is ok for you to use until the baby arrives (shortly longer if necessary), then there is no reason this should not be the case.

I moved back to the UK from Russia with 2 young children, and we lived in 2 room apartment (1 bedroom) when we lived in Moscow, going to 3 room (2 bedroom) when we moved to Sochi.

Please don't take what I've written personally, as it's not meant to be.

CK

joshw86

Turnbull2000 wrote: »

If you've got a baby on the way and want to settle down...well, you shouldn't be a renter. Sorry to sound harsh, but that's the reality of it. Buy a property if you want a secure home.

Jesus, this is pure !!!!ery. Not everyone can afford to buy a home, and not everyone who is eligible necessarily sides with the market-inflating cabal that is Help To Buy.

Secure tenancies would be nice, though. Like what pretty much the rest of Europe enjoys whilst we have to suffer people like you who think ownership is some kind of panacea.

TrickyDicky101

Ignore the agent when they claim putting a lock on the tank would mean you are liable for damages caused by thieves - this simply isn't the case and was a dumb thing for the agent to claim.

ValHaller

Bonjella wrote: »

Firstly our LL is dead and the house is in trust to the agent so contactibg the LL directly os out of the question.

??? Did the LL die after you took out the tenancy? If he died before, the estate should be in some kind of administration in order for the agent to let it to you. That being the case, the administrator of the LL's estate is the real living person who acts as LL

Guest101

Bonjella wrote: »

Well im both shocked and disheartened but some of the comments I have recieved.

Firstly our LL is dead and the house is in trust to the agent so contactibg the LL directly os out of the question.

Secondly we moved trying to be organised for our new arrival. We currently have a 1 bed flat on the market we have had to become accidental LL ourselves due to sale taking so going on for so long out deposit for a new home is tied up here or yes we would buy.

We have thought about erecting a cage type structure but again are scared in case they just go to further measures to get the oil therefore leaving us with greater expense. A light is left on at all times at the back of the property where the tank is situated.

So who instructed the agent?