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Moved out but still contacted
hamilton987
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Hello - I was wondering if you could help me with a problem.
The story:
In feb 2014 I moved into an apartment with 2 other friends - we moved in with Reeds Reins as our agent who added myself and person A on the lease (person B wasn't working at the time so didn't get put on).
A few months in the relationship broke down and I decided to move out (the lease was for 12 months so I would be moving out early) Person A and B continued to pay the rent on the property (I understand that if they up and left I would be responsible for the rent as well).
As of Feb 2015 the lease ended and as far as I can tell Person A&B just continue to live there on a monthly basis.
I made the landlord aware of my intention to move out as well as sent an email to Reeds Reins to confirm that I was moving out.
However I have just received a call from the landlord saying that a gas safety check is needed - I can only presume that the LL still thinks I am on the lease.
Would there be any penalty in me telling the landlord that I don't live there anymore? I assume that Reeds Reins simply haven't informed her but should I have done anything more than just inform RR that I wasn't living there.
Also should I get back on to RR and reconfirm I am no longer living there and to update their records (the deposit was taken on my card but I am content with losing my share as I moved out early so that is not in question)
The story:
In feb 2014 I moved into an apartment with 2 other friends - we moved in with Reeds Reins as our agent who added myself and person A on the lease (person B wasn't working at the time so didn't get put on).
A few months in the relationship broke down and I decided to move out (the lease was for 12 months so I would be moving out early) Person A and B continued to pay the rent on the property (I understand that if they up and left I would be responsible for the rent as well).
As of Feb 2015 the lease ended and as far as I can tell Person A&B just continue to live there on a monthly basis.
I made the landlord aware of my intention to move out as well as sent an email to Reeds Reins to confirm that I was moving out.
However I have just received a call from the landlord saying that a gas safety check is needed - I can only presume that the LL still thinks I am on the lease.
Would there be any penalty in me telling the landlord that I don't live there anymore? I assume that Reeds Reins simply haven't informed her but should I have done anything more than just inform RR that I wasn't living there.
Also should I get back on to RR and reconfirm I am no longer living there and to update their records (the deposit was taken on my card but I am content with losing my share as I moved out early so that is not in question)
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You probably are still on the lease.
You should've given proper notice and everyone should move out (or jointly you would be liable for double rent)0 -
Thanks for your response - sorry I'm not sure what you mean by everyone should have moved out - the other two people are still in the property today and have no intention of moving out?0
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hamilton987 wrote: »Thanks for your response - sorry I'm not sure what you mean by everyone should have moved out - the other two people are still in the property today and have no intention of moving out?
You signed up as joint tenants, one agreement naming you and person A.
You cannot just walk away from this. You serve correct notice, once fixed term expires to end the tenancy. Everyone needs to leave.
If the LL wants to offer a new tenancy to A, that's between them. But as it stands you are still a tenant there by the sounds of it.
Still liable for the full rent (not a share of) and any and all damage caused by ANYONE, either A, or B, or one of their guests.0 -
The other tenant didn't need to leave, exactly, but the one tenancy should have been ended formally with return of deposits etc. and a new one started with new names.
You don't want to find yourself liable for damage that didn't occur when the others eventually move out.Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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Ok so if I make the LL aware that I am no longer in the property (does that count as proper notice) she can then take it up with the current tennants as to weather they want to continue a new lease?0
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You moving out did not end the joint tenancy nor has it removed your joint & several liability for the whole rent and any damage caused to the property. You really need to get this sorted out.
Probably the easiest way would be for a new tenancy agreement to be issued and signed by A or A and B.0 -
hamilton987 wrote: »Ok so if I make the LL aware that I am no longer in the property (does that count as proper notice) she can then take it up with the current tennants as to weather they want to continue a new lease?
No, proper notice is, I hereby give the required 1 months notice, ending on (last day of tenancy period)
- BUT if the tenants don't agree to a new tenancy and don't move out, you are liable for double rent.0 -
hamilton987 wrote: »Ok so if I make the LL aware that I am no longer in the property (does that count as proper notice) she can then take it up with the current tennants as to weather they want to continue a new lease?
No that does not count as proper notice. You need to serve notice (in WRITING) to the address given for the serving of notices in your tenancy agreement. However, for the joint tenancy to end all the joint tenants must leave the property or sign a new tenancy agreement.0 -
This is what I can't understand though - I provided that notice to the agent (it was Reeds Reins who asked me for that confirmation when I told them and the LL of my intention to move out) the LL gives all the property management to Reeds Reins?0
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hamilton987 wrote: »This is what I can't understand though - I provided that notice to the agent (it was Reeds Reins who asked me for that confirmation when I told them and the LL of my intention to move out) the LL gives all the property management to Reeds Reins?
No you didn't provide notice, you sent an email. Did your tenancy agreement say you could serve notice by email?0
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