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One option may be to ask the landlord if s/he will consider an early surrender. You'd need to make sure the place was spotless and show people round. Make sure it's in writing.
Meantime, have you no savings?If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing1 -
Sorry to read your story:This government's terrible handling of the Covid problems, plus Brex****, mean this country is having a tougher time than most and you are a victim of this.Explain position (calm, polite) to landlord/agent (ensure it goes to landlord - if you don;t have actual landlord address spend £3 with land registry for deeds, should be there...- offer an early surrender of tenancy, see if they will agree, you could end tenancy any time (eg this evening at 21:30, with landlord's agreement)Good luck, hope things get better.
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Surely you would get more than £500pcm in Housing Benefit?
What part of London do you live in?1 -
It might be worth posting on the Benefits section. Tell them your age, if single/ part of a couple, savings , which London authority, rent. There may be something else, but I'm no expert. Poppy and Calcotti are usually pretty good at giving accurate benefits advice with links to good web sites . They may also refer you to a benefits calculator to input your details.2
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Speak to someone about your benefits entitlement given the current situation. You may be able to get additional housing benefit.Also speak to you LL, explain that you are currently seeking another job and see what they suggest - they may well allow you to pay a lower rent for a month or two to give you breathing space.Good luck with the job hunting - look at retailers who are busy at present i.e. supermarkets etc., and other possible roles that you might be able to do if only as a stop-gap.0
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Theartfullodger's advice about calmly explaining the situation and seeing what can be agreed is the best approach. The landlord and letting agent won't be happy about the fact you can't pay, but at least you are communicating with them; many tenants just bury their heads and this makes it more stressful for both parties. If the landlord won't agree to end the contract early, you run the risk of being evicted, but if you are paying half the rent and agree that you will repay the arrears as soon as you are able to, the landlord might not move to evict you immediately. This will buy time to find another job.
You might also look into the idea of getting a lodger, but check your tenancy agreement, or ask for permission from the landlord to do this.The comments I post are my personal opinion. While I try to check everything is correct before posting, I can and do make mistakes, so always try to check official information sources before relying on my posts.1 -
I dont unfortunately. If the landlord agrees would I get my deposit back?RAS said:One option may be to ask the landlord if s/he will consider an early surrender. You'd need to make sure the place was spotless and show people round. Make sure it's in writing.
Meantime, have you no savings?0 -
That'll be fun, given the OP has already said they have a one bedroom flat... what do you suggest, bunk beds?tacpot12 said:
You might also look into the idea of getting a lodger, but check your tenancy agreement, or ask for permission from the landlord to do this.
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Thank you. Would I be the one that has to find new tenants?theartfullodger said:Sorry to read your story:This government's terrible handling of the Covid problems, plus Brex****, mean this country is having a tougher time than most and you are a victim of this.Explain position (calm, polite) to landlord/agent (ensure it goes to landlord - if you don;t have actual landlord address spend £3 with land registry for deeds, should be there...- offer an early surrender of tenancy, see if they will agree, you could end tenancy any time (eg this evening at 21:30, with landlord's agreement)Good luck, hope things get better.0
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