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Letting Agent Wants Me to Sign New Tenancy Agreement
antonic
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I have been a tenant in an originally unfurnished flat since May 2003.
I have been a model tenant (always paid the rent on time, allowed access when required with adequate notice , allowed improvements to be made when needed).
Yesterday I got a phonecall asking me to come in and sign a new Tenancy Agreement - they specifically said my rent will NOT be increased.
Is there anything I should be worried about ?
Thanks
I have been a model tenant (always paid the rent on time, allowed access when required with adequate notice , allowed improvements to be made when needed).
Yesterday I got a phonecall asking me to come in and sign a new Tenancy Agreement - they specifically said my rent will NOT be increased.
Is there anything I should be worried about ?
Thanks
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What would you gain from signing it?
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Maybe it is just updated copy for the landlord, loads has changed in 18 years.1
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Your right,Monsternextdoor said:Maybe it is just updated copy for the landlord, loads has changed in 18 years.
New owners bought the property after it was repossesed about 3 years ago and spent a lot of money upgrading the whole building.0 -
Have a good read before signing it, But as long as the rent is not going to increase I wouldn't worry too much.antonic said:
Your right,Monsternextdoor said:Maybe it is just updated copy for the landlord, loads has changed in 18 years.
New owners bought the property after it was repossesed about 3 years ago and spent a lot of money upgrading the whole building.
Is it now housing association or private landlord that owns it ?0 -
Private landlord - I will ask them to email me a copy so I can read it before I sign it.Monsternextdoor said:
Have a good read before signing it, But as long as the rent is not going to increase I wouldn't worry too much.antonic said:
Your right,Monsternextdoor said:Maybe it is just updated copy for the landlord, loads has changed in 18 years.
New owners bought the property after it was repossesed about 3 years ago and spent a lot of money upgrading the whole building.
Is it now housing association or private landlord that owns it ?0 -
Do that and then you can compare it to your original one, Least that way you can make a list of questions to ask instead of reading it on the fly.antonic said:
Private landlord - I will ask them to email me a copy so I can read it before I sign it.Monsternextdoor said:
Have a good read before signing it, But as long as the rent is not going to increase I wouldn't worry too much.antonic said:
Your right,Monsternextdoor said:Maybe it is just updated copy for the landlord, loads has changed in 18 years.
New owners bought the property after it was repossesed about 3 years ago and spent a lot of money upgrading the whole building.
Is it now housing association or private landlord that owns it ?2 -
I would actually be on the phone to shelter, asking them for advice as your original tenancy may grant you better rights than the new one, before replying to the agent.
Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.2 -
You can stay where you are without signing a new tenancy...antonic said:
I can stay where I am as it`s ideal for meGreatgimp said:What would you gain from signing it?
You simply stay on your original periodic tenancy. The landlord's changed, yes, but the tenancy simply transfers over.
For the landlord to get you to move out, they need to issue s21 notice. Even then, when it expires, you do not HAVE to move out until a court tells you to, and if the s21 has any flaws, they will not.
Given that it is nearly two decades since your original tenancy, and a new landlord, I can see why they want to - but there's zero benefit for either of you if there's no differences, while if there are differences I think it's a safe bet who they'll benefit...3 -
You dont have to, origional rolling contract still validDon't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.1
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