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Can a landlord refuse to let a tenant move?
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Probably, depending a judge.Bookworm105 said:
very woolly wordingplaylister82 said:
My break clause says “Term of rental 12 months but subject to a mutual break clause at 6 months from the commencement of the tenancy.”theartfullodger said:Yes, we need EXACT wording of these clauses.
But a tenant can move out whenever they like - e.g. on the 2nd day of a 3 year contract if they wish: But are likely to remain liable for rent and other bills.
EXACT wording please. Many landlords and agents get wording of break clauses wrong ...
so you can leave at precisely 6 months from the start date?
you cannot leave at anytime after 6 months?
there is no reference to the notice period when exercising the break. If that wording is all its sys then literally it allows you , or the LL, to walk out without any forewarning on the 6th month date, but not 1 minute more or less either side of that date.
Court would never uphold that wording.
Classis example of how easy it is to get break clauses rong.
Landlord no doubt knew what he meant, but what he meant ain't what was written...
Doh!
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A mutual break clause?? Meaning... you both have to agree to it?!playlister82 said:My break clause says “Term of rental 12 months but subject to a mutual break clause at 6 months from the commencement of the tenancy.”
I suggest communication is the way forward here. Speak to your LL ASAP and let them know your circumstances. That way your LL can potentially start advertising for a new tenant.
Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)1 -
No. See above. That would be absurd, the parties can agree a surrender whenever they want, it wouldn’t need a clause.pinkshoes said:
A mutual break clause?? Meaning... you both have to agree to it?playlister82 said:My break clause says “Term of rental 12 months but subject to a mutual break clause at 6 months from the commencement of the tenancy.”3 -
Your understanding is incorrect in this context.Hoenir said:
That's not my understanding of the word.user1977 said:"Mutual" here means either party can exercise it. It wouldn't make any sense if both parties had to agree, because they could do that any time they wanted anyway.
@user1977 is correct.3
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