Landlord being difficult.

hb2

Once the tenancy has ended, the property should be vacant. If not, the tenant can be considered to be still in residence and liable to pay double rent. It is worth getting the property cleared on, or before, the date the tenancy ends.

silvercar

Once the tenancy ends, the landlord will be entitled to dispose of any rubbish you've left behind and take the costs out of your deposit. Up to you whether you want to arrange clearance yourself or accept that there will be a deposit deduction.

A_Lert

hb2 said:

Once the tenancy has ended, the property should be vacant. If not, the tenant can be considered to be still in residence and liable to pay double rent. It is worth getting the property cleared on, or before, the date the tenancy ends.

The relevant law, the Distress for Rent Act 1737, has on occasion been used when the tenant themselves remains in the property. But has there been any case of a landlord using it for a tenant who left belongings in the house? I strongly doubt the law would be interpreted that way.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/apgb/Geo2/11/19/section/18