Change of address between exchange and completion

Comms69

Danz123 wrote: »

It's somewhat of a hostile move though isn't it? I've had a good relationship with my landlord thus far. I would probably also wave goodbye to my deposit. But I grant you, it's an option.

How is it hostile?


No your deposit is (or should be) protected, the landlord cannot claimit for you not leaving when told. Because ONLY you or a court can ever, ever end a tenancy. (not even death ends one)

muhandis

But if it came to an eviction (or vacating the property after legal proceedings have commenced), couldn't the court order the OP to cover the landlord's legal costs?

Comms69 wrote: »

You really do.

Yes they serve notice, and then what?

Eviction takes 6-9 months (and has no bearing at all on your credit rating)

Comms69

muhandis wrote: »

But if it came to an eviction (or vacating the property after legal proceedings have commenced), couldn't the court order the OP to cover the landlord's legal costs?

That is a possibility, it's £300(ish) - cheaper than moving

muhandis

Is that it! That's really good to know.

Comms69 wrote: »

That is a possibility, it's £300(ish) - cheaper than moving

Comms69

muhandis wrote: »

Is that it! That's really good to know.

Yes, that is the court costs it's £325 (I think, it changes periodically)

G_M

You do not need to ask to go onto a periodic tenancy - it happens automatically by law (Housing Act).

You do not even need to tell your landlord you wish to go onto a periodic tenancy - it happens automatically by law (Housing Act).

It is not 'hostile' it is simply an excercising of your legal right.

If the LL chooses to serve notice, that starts with a 2 month notice period, followed by up to 4/5 months for enforcement.

Likelihood is you'll be gone before the case gets to court.

Equelly likely the LL won't go down this route. Why would he assuming you are otherwise a good tenant paying your rent regularly?

As for your deposit, that is unconnected. Since by law it must be registered, any dispute over its return can be referred to arbitration.


* Ending/renewing an AST: what happens when a fixed term ends? How can a LL or tenant end a tenancy? What is a periodic tenancy?