Can I rent out a already rented flat?

Natelle_2

Based on the details you have given, your minimum period of tenancy is 12 months. The period of 6 months referred to (subject to a minimum occupancy of six months)
is in respect of action the landlord can take to remove you from the tenancy, and regain possession of the property, if you are in fault of any of the terms of the tenancy. Your legal contract and liability in respect of the tenancy is 12 Months.
You must inform the landlord or agent, in writting, before the 28th Ocotber 2005 that you wish to wish the tenancy to terminate on the 28th November 2005. You can do it now if you want to, if you are sure you want to end the tenancy on the 28th November.
DO NOT CONSIDER NOT COMPLYING WITH YOUR TENANCY IN ORDER TO INFLUENCE THE LANDLORD TO SEEK EARLY POSSESSION AS YOUR LEGAL OBLIGATION IS FOR 12 MONTHS.
Hope this helps.

roger56

Natelle wrote:

DO NOT CONSIDER NOT COMPLYING WITH YOUR TENANCY IN ORDER TO INFLUENCE THE LANDLORD TO SEEK EARLY POSSESSION AS YOUR LEGAL OBLIGATION IS FOR 12 MONTHS.
Hope this helps.

Absolutely sound advice. Don't even think about with-holding the last months rent as a way to ensure getting the deposit back. If YOU stick the contract and there is a dispute you are in a good position legally.

zag2me

Personally I'd just up and leave.

Moses

Not up to date with the legalities, but I have leased properties in the past. I have always had a good rapport with my ex landlords, I have often sub let but always obtained permission from landlord first.
I was also told by one landlord that the contract was not really worth the paper it was written on (I should tread carefully here) the contract was really in favor and for the protection of the occupier. I think but not sure as long as you have kept to your agreement and looked after the property you should be able to give sufficient notice i.e. 1 Month.
It may be worth considering asking a solicitor, they usually give a free consultation on your 1st visit.

Natelle_2

Moses wrote:

Not up to date with the legalities, but I have leased properties in the past. I have always had a good rapport with my ex landlords, I have often sub let but always obtained permission from landlord first.
I was also told by one landlord that the contract was not really worth the paper it was written on (I should tread carefully here) the contract was really in favor and for the protection of the occupier. I think but not sure as long as you have kept to your agreement and looked after the property you should be able to give sufficient notice i.e. 1 Month.

I would agree you're not quite up to date on the legalities.

Your reference to giving one months notice is valid providing the minimum period of the Assured Shorthold Tenancy has been completed and the tenancy has continued as a Periodic Assured shorthold Tenancy, or one months notice is being given on termination of the original minimum period of tenancy.

The Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement is a valuable piece of paper both to the tenant and the landlord. It protects the interests of both parties.