End of letting fees for tennants

Gmj

My 12 month contract ends 23rd July, I intend to renew my contract for a further 12 months. The property goes back on the market 8 weeks before this date (28th May). Is there any way I can get around paying admin fees to sign my new contract? Do I have to risk someone else signing for the property between 28th May and 1st June in order to get out of paying the fees?

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Have you thought about just allowing the tenancy to roll onto a periodic tenancy rather than fixing it for another year?

Gmj

Is the landlord more likely to say no, if they’re confident they could get a fixed 12 months from someone else?

need_an_answer

Gmj wrote: »

Is the landlord more likely to say no, if they’re confident they could get a fixed 12 months from someone else?

Each LL is different and will have their own opinions on whether they prefer rolling contracts to fixed term. sorry I cant speak for your LL but I personally would prefer my tenants went to rolling rather than request a further fixed term.


After 1st june a letting agent cannot charge a tenant for producing a fixed term contract...having said that they will still incur a cost to produce one which they will either absorb or more likely pass to the LL.


if you were to leave the property then again the agent couldn't charge the incoming tenant for documentation and checks,this charge would likely be passed to the LL in addition to any void period that may occur inbetween you leaving and a new tenant moving in.


You are in a very strong position to just let the tenancy roll....contact your LL and request a rolling contract.

The basis would usually be the LL is required to give you 2 months notice to leave,and you would be required to give 1 months notice. Perhaps some view that to not be as secure as a fixed term tenancy but actually it possibly allows more flexibility to all.

Slithery

Gmj wrote: »

Is the landlord more likely to say no, if they’re confident they could get a fixed 12 months from someone else?

The LL can't say no. It's your legal right to automatically go onto a periodic tenancy.

The LL is being incredibly stupid if they start advertising for new tenants before the property is empty.

Read...
Ending/renewing an AST

Gmj

And if I was to let it roll does a new contract have to be produced. If so, they will want me to sign it before 1st June, as they will likely say that the property can go back on the market from the 28th May

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Gmj wrote: »

And if I was to let it roll does a new contract have to be produced. If so, they will want me to sign it before 1st June, as they will likely say that the property can go back on the market from the 28th May

no the agreement you have automatically transfers.

You don't need to sign anything further.

Gmj

Thanks. If I opted for a fixed tennany (I know I’ll be working in the area for at least 12 months, wouldn’t want to find somewhere else at short notice if they gave me notice), can I request to sign the new contract 1st June (given my current contract doesn’t expire until 23rd July)

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Gmj wrote: »

Thanks. If I opted for a fixed tennany (I know I’ll be working in the area for at least 12 months, wouldn’t want to find somewhere else at short notice if they gave me notice), can I request to sign the new contract 1st June (given my current contract doesn’t expire until 23rd July)

You'll need to speak to your LL/ the agent.

Technically if you request a new contract before 1st june they could charge you...

Some agents are adopting the new procedures earlier but most are not.

How much are the tenancy renewal fees?
Its really up to you but if you insist on a further fixed term contract you may find that you are charged if they prepare the paperwork before the 1st June

Comms69

Gmj wrote: »

Thanks. If I opted for a fixed tennany (I know I’ll be working in the area for at least 12 months, wouldn’t want to find somewhere else at short notice if they gave me notice), can I request to sign the new contract 1st June (given my current contract doesn’t expire until 23rd July)

Average eviction times are 6-9 months. Hardly short notice

Gmj

They are £75-£100, just seems a bit ridiculous to lose out on for the sake of a couple of days