Money Moral Dilemma: Should I keep paying rent?

gettingtheresometime

I have the feeling that this is a cobbled together MMD from a genuine query on the house buying board.

Comms69

fibonarchie wrote: »

The room IS the whole property. Go back and read it again.
Anyway, you're quibbling over terms.

"I'm renting a room."


That's not the whole property.


The terms are important. Whilst subletting may not be authorised, getting a lodger could be (and infact a landlord would struggle to enforce any terms that prevented it)

fibonarchie

gettingtheresometime wrote: »

I have the feeling that this is a cobbled together MMD from a genuine query on the house buying board.

You're right. And as such, no advice can really be given, as we don't know what's going on.

hectorekelis

Hello All,

I am new to this site. I hope someone would give me an advise. Here is my situation -

I moved to Ashford Kent on the 24th of September this year. Initially I had signed 6 months contract for the flat I rent. But the estate agent called me and asked me if I am comfortable to sign a years contract. I refused as I was not sure this new place was going to work for me. Then the agent called me again and said the landlord (who lives in Australia) has agreed to let me go in 6 months if it comes to that and I have it on an email.

Now I have given my month's notice on the 7th of August as its been 6 months and this place did not work out for me work wise. The agent keeps on telling me that they cannot let me go unless the landlord agrees. Its been 15 days but they are struggling to get an response from the landlord. They cannot advertise the property and cannot let me go unless the landlord simply replies back to the agent saying yes he agrees. I have to change from this city and move in my new place and start paying rent there as well. This agent expects me to keep paying the rent and bills on my current rented property until they find a new tenant but because the landlord is not coming back on their emails and because of that they are not advertising the property - I am losing time because of this. Also, the property is up for sale. Also they expect me to pay £450 for them to find a new tenant. The agent also said to me that I have to give my notice on the due date of the rent - which is the 24th. I gave my notice on the the 07th of August and am willing to pay them the rent until 7th of September on my next due date. They are holding my deposit and I feel stuck because of this. Can someone pls advise?

Comms69

hectorekelis wrote: »

Hello All,

I am new to this site. I hope someone would give me an advise. Here is my situation -

I moved to Ashford Kent on the 24th of September this year. - Can you let me know the football results? ... od do you mean last year? Initially I had signed 6 months contract for the flat I rent. But the estate agent called me and asked me if I am comfortable to sign a years contract. I refused as I was not sure this new place was going to work for me. Then the agent called me again and said the landlord (who lives in Australia) has agreed to let me go in 6 months if it comes to that and I have it on an email. - Doesn't make sense, but I assume you signed a 2nd agreement for 6 months, so in total 12 months.

Now I have given my month's notice on the 7th of August as its been 6 months and this place did not work out for me work wise. The agent keeps on telling me that they cannot let me go unless the landlord agrees. - Depends on WHEN you want to go... Its been 15 days but they are struggling to get an response from the landlord. They cannot advertise the property and cannot let me go unless the landlord simply replies back to the agent saying yes he agrees. I have to change from this city and move in my new place and start paying rent there as well. This agent expects me to keep paying the rent and bills on my current rented property until they find a new tenant but because the landlord is not coming back on their emails and because of that they are not advertising the property - I am losing time because of this. - you can end a tenancy with a valid notice. as it seems you are still in fixed term you are liable until 23rd September. Also, the property is up for sale. Also they expect me to pay £450 for them to find a new tenant. The agent also said to me that I have to give my notice on the due date of the rent - which is the 24th. I gave my notice on the the 07th of August and am willing to pay them the rent until 7th of September on my next due date. They are holding my deposit and I feel stuck because of this. Can someone pls advise?

The agents are in essence correct. You cannot leave whenever you like.


Whether you are in fixed term or not, your notice is only valid to end on the day a tenancy period ends.


Typically a tenancy period is one month, so 24th - 23rd.

fibonarchie

Are you a landlord Comms? You seem to know a lot about all this

Comms69

fibonarchie wrote: »

Are you a landlord Comms? You seem to know a lot about all this

Informed tenant.

pickledonionspaceraider

I think you should find your own home as soon as you can OP. No, do not give this charlatan any more money

Revengant

Don't give him any more money and move out immediately without telling him.


Learn to never sublet off someone.

Comms69

pickledonionspaceraider wrote: »

I think you should find your own home as soon as you can OP. No, do not give this charlatan any more money

Revengant wrote: »

Don't give him any more money and move out immediately without telling him.


Learn to never sublet off someone.

So be in breach of contract and leave yourself open to a claim for the next 6 years... Wise words here...