We're wondering about the best way of getting out of a contract on a rented house. We have a group contract between a group of us and the private landlord, which we are part way through.

In short, the place has become a nightmare. Unpleasant, somebody snooping through our rooms (don't ask!!!), nasty atmosphere and other stuff has left us desperate to get out.

Do we have to find alternative tenants?

Can the landlord refuse a transfer of the tenancy to new tenants?

Is this likely to have serious connatations for references and finding future accommadation

Originally posted by TheRedWizard
We're wondering about the best way of getting out of a contract on a rented house. We have a group contract between a group of us and the private landlord, which we are part way through.

In short, the place has become a nightmare. Unpleasant boyfriend of someone in the house around all the time, somebody snooping through our rooms (don't ask!!!), nasty atmosphere and other stuff has left us desperate to get out.

Do we have to find alternative tenants?

Can the landlord refuse a transfer of the tenancy to new tenants?

Is this likely to have serious connatations for references and finding future accommadation

Im afraid it all depends on what your contract says!

I would imagine all your questions will only really be answered with a good read of the contract itself.

Do you have a period of notice in it?

I have rented many houses and flats over the years.

Traditionally its a fixed 6 month period initially then rolls with a months notice for either party.

Cheers

D

I along with another 4 of my mates experienced a similar situation in my first year at uni. Girl became very anti-social, introverted and the atmosphere became unbearable. Lets just say things kicked off and she ended up moving out - having to pay the remainder of her rent.

I got some really helpful advice from the council re: landlord and tennant issues, I'd give them a bell - see the Sheffield City Council website, they should be able to sort you out in light of your contract.

You may be able to turf her out and stay there yourselves? If you want to that is? Good luck!

Can you not inform the landlord of people who ahould not be in the property who don't have a tenancy etc, if they are ones causing the problems?

If this is the case, you can cite that you agreed to the tenancy based on sharing with x other and not y others...

get a new lock on your room door - cost around 10 to 20 quid.
well worth it for peace of mind.

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