Renting Tenancy Agreements

bonnand

Hi,

We recently downsized after our children left home to a two bed flat on an initial 6 month tenancy.

We realised that this was a mistake and we were hoping someone could advise if we could be able to move out or have to ride out the 6 months.

Requirements for my job have also changed so we may need to move within a month .

Thanks in advance for your help.

G_M

You can leave if

* there is a 'Break Clause' in the contract (unlikely in a 6 month contract), or

* the landlord agrees to an Early Surrender. This is entirely optional on him. Typically a LL would want some financial compensation eg his re-marketing costs.

Speak to your landlord.

TBagpuss

You can leave at any time but your lease runs for 6 months so you would be liable to the landlord for the rent to the end of the contract.

You could try to agree an early surrender with the landlord. They might be prepared to do this is the flat is easy to let, although they would normally expect you to cover any additional expenses they incur (for insntace, in advertising the flat)

Short term, if you need to move for your job, could you look at Mon - Fri lodging near the new place of work (and possible try to get a lodger of your own to help offset the cost?)

bonnand

Hi

Many thanks for your replies.

We are thinking of emailing the landlord to advise that no matter what, we will be ending the tenancy at the end of the fixed term.

Would this put us in a difficult position or could we ask for some guarantee that he would give us say at least two months if they found a new tenant?

We were also going to try and find replacement tenants ourselves via something like Gumtree etc. Had anybody else done this or could it put us in a position of weakness?

Many thanks again.

dimbo61

Why are you emailing the LL that you MAYBE moving out at the end of the 6 months ?
If you know you have to move due to work then talk to the Landlord and ask if you can get out of your contract early.
You need to help the LL find a replacement tenant/s

bonnand

Hello,

I think you misread my last post, we will email the LL and advise that we are moving out at the end of the fixed term. The aim is to try and Gond new tenants which should be possible for our area.

I just wanted to make sure we are in control as much as possible.

Thanks.

MyOnlyPost

bonnand wrote: »

We are thinking of emailing the landlord to advise that no matter what, we will be ending the tenancy at the end of the fixed term.

Would this put us in a difficult position or could we ask for some guarantee that he would give us say at least two months if they found a new tenant?.

I simply don't understand this.

Do you mean:

We are thinking of emailing the landlord to advise that no matter what, we will be ending the tenancy at the end of the fixed term or earlier if he can find a suitable new tenant?

Otherwise I don't understand the need for you to have 2 months notice, you would already be setting your own tenancy end.

G_M

Personally I would not be interested in my tenant finding a replacement, via gumtree or anywhere else.

I advertise. I filter applicants. I do viewings (at which I meet the applicants). I select one from however many say they wish to take up the property. I vet them.

Then I issue a tenancy agreement (or Deed of Assignment).

bonnand

Oh dear,

I am not going to get someone to take over the tenancy without the permission of the landlord.

My intention is to try and find someone, to introduce them to the LL, get his approval and then the new tenants can take over.

I'm just after some help, we have made a mistake and want to get out ASAP with the approval and help of our LL.

Anybody who has useful help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

G_M

bonnand wrote: »

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Anybody who has useful help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

You can leave if

* there is a 'Break Clause' in the contract (unlikely in a 6 month contract), or

* the landlord agrees to an Early Surrender. This is entirely optional on him. Typically a LL would want some financial compensation eg his re-marketing costs.

Speak to your landlord.

My intention is to try and find someone, to introduce them to the LL, get his approval and then the new tenants can take over.

There is no point finding a potential new tenant unless/until your landlord has agreed in principle to accept an Early Surrender.

All that will achieve is a disappointed potential new tenant and an annoyed LL wondering why you were taking him for granted.

bonnand

How am I taking LL for granted?

All I'm trying to do is alleviate a situation which, by my own admission is my own fault, but after that I'm just trying to find options and work with the LL.

I understand the position you are coming from but unfortunately it's not proving very helpful.