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Tenancy agreement query
Josiebird
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Question pls
Can I leave the property I rent on AST mid term. I have already paid all the rent upfront and do not want a refund.
They can’t make me stay can they?
Ido not want to be responsible for two properties and don’t want to get in trouble.
I have been house hunting and am ready to move abroad now.
Thank you
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Can I leave the property I rent on AST mid term. I have already paid all the rent upfront and do not want a refund.
They can’t make me stay can they?
Ido not want to be responsible for two properties and don’t want to get in trouble.
I have been house hunting and am ready to move abroad now.
Thank you
:j:j:j:T:A
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Question pls
Can I leave the property I rent on AST mid term. I have already paid all the rent upfront and do not want a refund.
They can’t make me stay can they?
Ido not want to be responsible for two properties and don’t want to get in trouble.
I have been house hunting and am ready to move abroad now.
Thank you
:j:j:j:T:A
Well no, they cant make you live there, obviously.
(unless you're at her majesty's pleasure of course
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Check your tenancy agreement. It may say that it isn't allowed to be unnoccupied for more than 30 days due to insurance reasons.0
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Check your tenancy agreement. It may say that it isn't allowed to be unnoccupied for more than 30 days due to insurance reasons.
Thanks Slithery for picking up the slack in the absence of G _M :TFind out who you are and do that on purpose (thanks to Owain Wyn Jones quoting Dolly Parton)0 -
If you speak to your landlord/agent - it's likely you'll have to hand back the keys/surrender the tenancy formally if you want to stop being 'responsible' for the property.
Even though you've paid your rent until the end of the contractual term, you're still liable for the council tax, maintenance - heating to a minimum level - and any repairs/damage which might become apparent at check-out/anything I've forgotten.
I would suggest you'd be due a refund from the point at which they relet the property - as they can't take rent from two people from the same property - but if you don't want a refund then you could formally agree with them that the excess covers in fill your liabilities with regards any and all additional costs which may fall due after you've vacated.That sounds like a classic case of premature extrapolation.
House Bought July 2020 - 19 years 0 months remaining on term
Next Step: Bathroom renovation booked for January 2021
Goal: Keep the bigger picture in mind...0 -
My initial thoughts - you are responsible (as a tenant) for looking after the house, garden etc while you are the tenant. How would you know if a pipe burst (for example) if you were abroad? :eek:
I would see if the tenancy can be brought to an end early (even if you don't want your money back) otherwise your responsibilities (and, more importantly, your liabilities) will carry on until its present end date.I can't imagine a life without cheese. (Nigel Slater)0 -
That is dependant on the agreement being signed for a minimum term of 6 months or more.Even though you've paid your rent until the end of the contractual term, you're still liable for the council tax,I no longer work in Council Tax Recovery but instead work as a specialist Council Tax paralegal assisting landlords and Council Tax payers with council tax disputes and valuation tribunals. My views are my own reading of the law and you should always check with the local authority in question.0 -
Would they be open to a mutual surrender, given you're not asking for any money back? I'd have thought it would be win win for them.0
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