Leaving a rented house empty

saajan_12

Buzyizzy said:

Interested to read this as I am currently in the second month of an AST, but looking for somewhere to buy asap. My contract states I can give 2 month’s notice at 4 months. It’s entirely possible I would want to leave before then, but happy (?) to pay the six month’s rent. I shall have to have a read of my contract re leaving it empty. I also assumed once I’ve left, I’m not liable for the council tax. 

Very informative thread. 🙂

What exactly are the terms of the AST - eg is it a 6 month fixed term, or a longer fixed term with a break clause, or did it start off as rolling CPT..? If it says 2 month notice then I'm guessing not a SPT. 

It depends on the above, but you usually will still be responsible for the Council Tax. Essentially if there's an occupier then it goes to them first, but if its vacant then the next person in the hierarchy is the owner of any lease, ie you.