Is a lack of Gas Safety Certificate a breach of tenancy on the landlord’s part?

Dan84

Slinky wrote: »

Have you been signing new contracts each year, or has the contract just rolled over after the first one ended. If you haven't been signing new contracts, you will automatically have defaulted onto a periodic tenancy, in which case you may only need to give one month's notice.

To be fair we’ve signed a supplementary add on every year, which has been administered by the agent. We really didn’t think moving was an option until this shared ownership opportunity came about so always wanted the security of a 12 month term.

Dan84

Slithery wrote: »

So have done the absolute minimum required to stick to the legal contract that you signed. You don't get a 'good tenant' bonus for this, it's just expected behaviour.

😂😂😂😂. I guess so! Just thought that with 3 months left on the term the LL may have shown a bit of compassion.

dotchas

Personally as a Landlord if my tenants want to leave, I am happy to agree an early surrender. Why make life difficult for your tenants who have been paying you rent? Also I don't really want tenants in my property who resent being there. Abit of give and take? Or am I too soft to be a landlord?

Dan84

dotchas wrote: »

Personally as a Landlord if my tenants want to leave, I am happy to agree an early surrender. Why make life difficult for your tenants who have been paying you rent? Also I don't really want tenants in my property who resent being there. Abit of give and take? Or am I too soft to be a landlord?

I was of the same opinion myself. Probably being biased. The house is well kept and has been looked after so no doubt it will re-let. I’ve agreed to covering the LL’s fees but commiting to all of the other terms just isn’t financially viable for me.

Dean000000

Dan84 wrote: »

I was of the same opinion myself. Probably being biased. The house is well kept and has been looked after so no doubt it will re-let. I’ve agreed to covering the LL’s fees but commiting to all of the other terms just isn’t financially viable for me.

LL is being perfectly reasonable.

How do you know the other terms are not financially feasible?

He’s offering to let you off your obligations, provided you/agent can find someone else to fill your place?

So...provided someone else comes in, at a rent level similar to your current one...your off the hook,no?

I don’t think thats unreasonable at all.

Best bet is to get it on the market, do your best to show it in its best light, and really ‘sell’ it to any potential tenants....

‘Landlord is great, area is great, neighbors are great, transport links are great’ etc....

Sooner you can do this, the Better.

Good luck

pinkshoes

I'd tell them to get it marketed ASAP!

You can then share the link via social media to get it let as quickly as possible.

Was your deposit protected?

Dan84

Dean000000 wrote: »

LL is being perfectly reasonable.

How do you know the other terms are not financially feasible?

He’s offering to let you off your obligations, provided you/agent can find someone else to fill your place?

So...provided someone else comes in, at a rent level similar to your current one...your off the hook,no?

I don’t think thats unreasonable at all.

Best bet is to get it on the market, do your best to show it in its best light, and really ‘sell’ it to any potential tenants....

‘Landlord is great, area is great, neighbors are great, transport links are great’ etc....

Sooner you can do this, the Better.

Good luck

Fair play your completely right. The LL isn’t being unreasonable, just really concerned that if they don’t secure a tenant, I’m going to be liable for rent as well as a mortgage on our purchase and double utilities/council tax. Financially- my income just doesn’t cover that kind of expenditure.
Thanks

Dan84

pinkshoes wrote: »

I'd tell them to get it marketed ASAP!

You can then share the link via social media to get it let as quickly as possible.

Was your deposit protected?

I guess the general consensus reading through the thread is the same. Get them to re-market and cross our fingers!
Yes- deposit is protected.
Thanks

lookstraightahead

Dan84 wrote: »

Fair play your completely right. The LL isn’t being unreasonable, just really concerned that if they don’t secure a tenant, I’m going to be liable for rent as well as a mortgage on our purchase and double utilities/council tax. Financially- my income just doesn’t cover that kind of expenditure.
Thanks

Dan - you are liable for the rent. Whether you can afford it or not. The landlord may be lenient but you're not in a negotiating position. Actually you are also responsible for the property as a tenant while you are responsible for rent. This is like me buying a meal in a restaurant and deciding not to pay because I've eaten too much beforehand and can't finish.

Dan84

lookstraightahead wrote: »

Dan - you are liable for the rent. Whether you can afford it or not. The landlord may be lenient but you're not in a negotiating position. Actually you are also responsible for the property as a tenant while you are responsible for rent. This is like me buying a meal in a restaurant and deciding not to pay because I've eaten too much beforehand and can't finish.

I understand. Thanks