Moving out notice after rent increase

mrgosht

Hi, 

I’m currently on a monthly rolling contract after   12 month tenancy ran out 3 years ago. The rent day is on 21st, and today the agency emailed about rent review coming up on the 21st and it will be doubling.

I do not plan to accept the rent increase and looking to give notice to move out. My question is , can I give 4 weeks notice on the 21st of the following month (March), to move out on 21st April? So I have a little more time to find another place or do I have to give my notice on 21st of this month? 

I’m in England.

Thanks 

Uriziel

You can give notice whenever you want. You can give notice now and clarify in your email that you will be moving out on 21 April. As long you are giving at least a month's notice it does not matter. The landlord will however probably start viewings even when you are in.

Mr.Generous

Agency hasn't given sufficient notice, check what tenancy agreement says, it will be at least a month. Secondly just reject the rent rise and take it to a rent tribunal   https://www.gov.uk/private-renting/rent-disputes

silvercar

You coupon could try and negotiate a lower increase. Or you could ask for a rent review, https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/paying-rent/challenging-a-rent-increase/

FlorayG

I'm assuming your rent has been very low and the LL wants to put it up to market rent? If this is not the case and the increase is unreasonable you can take it to tribunal.
If you really intend to leave then give 2 month's notice on the 21st of Feb. Tell the agent you won't be paying the increase this month because they haven't given you sufficient notice and you wish to negotiate with the LL ( who knows, if you are a good tenant the LL may back down on the increase at least partly) 
Note the LL or agent can't conduct viewings without your permission, it's still your home until you move out

CurlySue2017

Uriziel said:

You can give notice whenever you want. You can give notice now and clarify in your email that you will be moving out on 21 April. As long you are giving at least a month's notice it does not matter. The landlord will however probably start viewings even when you are in.

No they won't unless the OP gives permission.  It is still their home until the tenancy ends.

PRAISETHESUN

As long as your notice ends at the end of a full tenancy period, then you can give as much advance notice as you like. You might want to clarify, but if you pay rent on the 21st then your rental period is 21st-20th, so by my reckoning you should be moving out on the 20th to avoid getting charged for another rental period.

And also to add that you should check your tenancy agreement for the exact length of notice required. It's typically one calendar month rather than 4 weeks notice.

saajan_12

mrgosht said:

Hi, 

I’m currently on a monthly rolling contract after   12 month tenancy ran out 3 years ago. The rent day is on 21st, and today the agency emailed about rent review coming up on the 21st and it will be doubling.

Do they clarify whether they mean the increased rent is to start 21 Feb or 21 Mar? Also have they sent a S13 notice, or is there a clause in that last 12 month contract allowing such an increase? 

If neither, and they're just asking informally then you can negotiate. THey might offer another fixed term but that doesnt' mean you have to accept.

mrgosht said:

I do not plan to accept the rent increase and looking to give notice to move out. My question is , can I give 4 weeks notice on the 21st of the following month (March), to move out on 21st April? So I have a little more time to find another place or do I have to give my notice on 21st of this month? 

What does your last contract state about notice after the end of the fixed term? Your notice would need to be in line with that, or if it is silent then its 1 tenancy period, ie could be 21 Feb -> 20 Mar or 21 Mar -> 20 Apr, later.. In the meantime if the LL properly increases the rent you might have to pay the higher rent for a month or so. 

Grumpy_chap

mrgosht said:

Hi, 

I’m currently on a monthly rolling contract after   12 month tenancy ran out 3 years ago. The rent day is on 21st, and today the agency emailed about rent review coming up on the 21st and it will be doubling.

I do not plan to accept the rent increase and looking to give notice to move out. My question is , can I give 4 weeks notice on the 21st of the following month (March), to move out on 21st April? So I have a little more time to find another place or do I have to give my notice on 21st of this month? 

I’m in England.

Thanks 

How does the current and proposed rent compare with market rent in the area?
If you serve notice to leave but then everything else in the area is double your current rent, you may have shot yourself in the foot and negotiation might be a better approach.
What does the tenancy agreement allow for by way of rent increases?  If the proposed increase is not in line with that, has a formal notice been served?

mrgosht

saajan_12 said:

mrgosht said:

Hi, 

I’m currently on a monthly rolling contract after   12 month tenancy ran out 3 years ago. The rent day is on 21st, and today the agency emailed about rent review coming up on the 21st and it will be doubling.

Do they clarify whether they mean the increased rent is to start 21 Feb or 21 Mar? Also have they sent a S13 notice, or is there a clause in that last 12 month contract allowing such an increase? 

If neither, and they're just asking informally then you can negotiate. THey might offer another fixed term but that doesnt' mean you have to accept.

mrgosht said:

I do not plan to accept the rent increase and looking to give notice to move out. My question is , can I give 4 weeks notice on the 21st of the following month (March), to move out on 21st April? So I have a little more time to find another place or do I have to give my notice on 21st of this month? 

What does your last contract state about notice after the end of the fixed term? Your notice would need to be in line with that, or if it is silent then its 1 tenancy period, ie could be 21 Feb -> 20 Mar or 21 Mar -> 20 Apr, later.. In the meantime if the LL properly increases the rent you might have to pay the higher rent for a month or so. 

The agency have not sent a S13 notice, they have sent this email: 
Your current tenancy is due to be reviewed on 21st February 2025 and I am writing to inform you that your landlord is offering you a further fixed term of 12 months at a rental of £1800.00 per calendar month. 
Please confirm that you are agreeable by calling me on **********.

There is no clause in contract for rent increase, the contract did expire back in November 2021, and I have been on a monthly rolling contract since.

mrgosht

Grumpy_chap said:

mrgosht said:

Hi, 

I’m currently on a monthly rolling contract after   12 month tenancy ran out 3 years ago. The rent day is on 21st, and today the agency emailed about rent review coming up on the 21st and it will be doubling.

I do not plan to accept the rent increase and looking to give notice to move out. My question is , can I give 4 weeks notice on the 21st of the following month (March), to move out on 21st April? So I have a little more time to find another place or do I have to give my notice on 21st of this month? 

I’m in England.

Thanks 

How does the current and proposed rent compare with market rent in the area?
If you serve notice to leave but then everything else in the area is double your current rent, you may have shot yourself in the foot and negotiation might be a better approach.
What does the tenancy agreement allow for by way of rent increases?  If the proposed increase is not in line with that, has a formal notice been served?

The rent is above the going rate (by 30%). I'm looking to move out due to work commitments elsewhere and won't be any point in negotiating.  
The tenancy agreement expired in November 2021 and there is no mention of the rent increase on the contract, No formal notice has been served so far. Only this email from the estate agent:

Your current tenancy is due to be reviewed on 21st February 2025 and I am writing to inform you that your landlord is offering you a further fixed term of 12 months at a rental of £1800.00 per calendar month. 
Please confirm that you are agreeable by calling me on **********.