Private renting - no break clause

sharpe106

Have you tried negotiating with the landlord? See if you can pay a reduced amount for a month or two then pay it back when back at work. Not sure what you do but in the next few weeks a fair amount of people will be returning to work. So it might only be short term your on 80%pay. I would look at cutting other bills. Living with your partners mother will not be much fun even if you get on.  

MARKMAKAVELI

MARKMAKAVELI said:

Contract

"The landlord may bring the tenancy to an end at any time before the expiry of the term (but not earlier than six months from the Commencement Date or the Date of this Tenancy Agreement whichever shall be the later) by giving the Tenant not less than two months written notice stating that the Landlord requires possession of the Landlord premises."
This doesn't acknowledge that the tenant has any rights, a google search found "Break clauses must be balanced and grant neither party a disproportionate advantage." 

Appreciate the replies but can anyone answer this please?

I've done the UC calculations and I don't earn enough to cover it. Even with a potential car payment holiday. My income now only just covers 'my half'. I'm in a low base salary sales job which hasn't and won't see any commission until things start up again. 

poppy12345

There's a maximum amount of UC you're entitled to, depending on circumstances. If it's you and your partner then you'll be entitled to standard allowance plus rent element. If you're privately renting then you're entitled to the 1 bedroom rate for LHA. You will then have a 63% deduction in your UC for earnings received during the UC assessment period.

If the details you put into the benefit calculator are correct then it will tell you what you're entitled to.