Handing in notice on my flat

GideonBW63

Hi, so ive tried to hand in my notice on my flat through text message but the landlord is refusing to answer back. Ive asked him for confirmation of receipt and nothing, I have also sent him an email of my notice and still no confirmation or acknowledgement. There is no record anywhere I can see of his address so I cannot send him a formal letter and im just very unsure what else to do to cover myself legally? Could someone please help me?

gwynlas

How did you find the flat, was it through a lettings agent?

Who do you contact for repairs?

You should have some paperwork what does it say?

theartfullodger

Landlord does not have acknowledge notice.  If yours is valid it would stand up in court.  But often tenancy agreement specifies in writing to a particular address.  

Txt is difficult to prove.

Read tenancy agrandvprobably in writing to a particular address.  Keep copies.  

Which country e.g. NI, Wales?  Laws vary

MyRealNameToo

GideonBW63 said:

Hi, so ive tried to hand in my notice on my flat through text message but the landlord is refusing to answer back. Ive asked him for confirmation of receipt and nothing, I have also sent him an email of my notice and still no confirmation or acknowledgement. There is no record anywhere I can see of his address so I cannot send him a formal letter and im just very unsure what else to do to cover myself legally? Could someone please help me?

What does the contract state about giving notice? Often it will specify both the method and to whom it should be given which often will be the letting agent rather than the LL

Tabieth

I certainly wouldn’t rely on a text message. Check your contract and use whatever method it states. (In my experience usually a letter to the lettting agency). I’d send any mail by recorded delivery so you can prove it was received. 

GideonBW63

Thank you all for the responses he has got back in touch now and accepted the notice!