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Should i pre warn my LL about handing in my notice

Gonzo1987
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I'm going to be moving out my property in the new year, now, do I pre warn my LL that I am planning to hand in my notice or not? The thought of handing in my notice is filling me with complete and utter dread because I have visions of her just turning up unannounced and going through the property (which legally I know they can't but they do already to a certain extent)
I have lost my contract and so to cover my back I was thinking maybe let them know I'm planning to hand in my notice, or just give them 2 months notice which would start at the end of this month, i just hate the feeling of people intruding on my personal space....
I have lost my contract and so to cover my back I was thinking maybe let them know I'm planning to hand in my notice, or just give them 2 months notice which would start at the end of this month, i just hate the feeling of people intruding on my personal space....
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You only need to give one months notice, and you don't need to give warning. If you think you're Landlady might turn up and start poking round once you've handed your notice in then change the barrel of the lock (you can change it back to the original when you leave).0
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No, there's no need to pre-warn your LL.
What type of tenancy do you have? Fixed term AST? Periodic AST?0 -
Your "visions" are irrelevant. Do not change the locks(s).
Serve your notice, with or without pre-warning.
I suggest you tell your landlord that you would like a copy of your tenancy agreement for the purpose of giving her notice.Well life is harsh, hug me don't reject me.0 -
Don't warn her, she may decide to evict you sooner because it's more convenient for her, or your move might fall through.Changing the world, one sarcastic comment at a time.0
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She is unlikely to have the right to evict the tenant any sooner. She would have to give notice too!
As a landlord I would like the opportunity to plan further than a month ahead personally. But I am nice and friendly, and it sounds as if the OP's LL might not be as nice.0 -
I'm going to be moving out my property in the new year, now, do I pre warn my LL that I am planning to hand in my notice or not? The thought of handing in my notice is filling me with complete and utter dread because I have visions of her just turning up unannounced and going through the property (which legally I know they can't but they do already to a certain extent)
I have lost my contract and so to cover my back I was thinking maybe let them know I'm planning to hand in my notice, or just give them 2 months notice which would start at the end of this month, i just hate the feeling of people intruding on my personal space....
if you are on good terms it can do no harm to pre warn ,if you are not then dont ."Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"0 -
Don't warn her, she may decide to evict you sooner because it's more convenient for her, or your move might fall through.
I'm moving back in with a parent so its' unlikely to fall through!!
She'd had to give two months notice to evict if my memory serves me correctly, i only need to give one.
It's a fixed term ast with 6 month break clause (we're in month 9ish now)0 -
Out of good will you should give as much notice as possible even if you only have to give one months. She can't kick you out any earlier (unless you give longer than two months), but gives her the time to advertise to find your replacement which only seems fair."talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish" - Euripides0
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Let's deal with the legal stuff first:
* is this England/Wales?
* Has your fixed term (if any) ended (ie your tenancy is 'monthly'/Periodic)?
* if so your notice must be at least 28 days and end with a tenancy period. For fuller details and example, see Ending/Renewing an AST
Now the practicalities:
* how is your LL/tenant relationship?
* do you want references?
* do you want to be a human being or legalistic robot?
In most decent relationships there is no harm in giving advance warning: your LL will appreciate this. I certainly would. So long as the LL clearly understands this is just a 'heads up', and not formal notice, you are doing him a favour, so why not.
Of course, if your LL has been a right **, takes the ***, and has never treated you with respect, you may take a different view, but contrary to the impression this forum gives, not all LLs are heartless ******s!0 -
I really wouldn't. Give them the minimum of a month. If they take advantage and turn up unannounced that's all they deserve. My current LL is the same and will be getting the minimum notice as a reward.Mortgage overpayments 2018: £4602, 2019: £7870
Mortgage overpayments 2020: £4620
Mortgage 2017 £145K, June 2020 £112.6k0
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