acccollin Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Dear all, Does anybody know if it's possible to resign a 6 months tenancy agreement, directly with the landlord, without pay all the 6 months. Thanks for you help, I'm not from England and I'm very confused about these subjects. Armand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banesmabes Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Dear all, Does anybody know if it's possible to resign a 6 months tenancy agreement, directly with the landlord, without pay all the 6 months. Thanks for you help, I'm not from England and I'm very confused about these subjects. Armand What's it say in your lease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acccollin Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 Hi, The agreement does not mention anything about notice periods, something like that. I can ask the landlord, but if it's possible, I'd like to receive some advises before talking to the landlord. Thanks, Armand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepak_S7 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Strictly speaking - no However IF you have a good reason IF your landlord is a decent sort IF they can easily find a new tennant you can negotiate Just dont expect to win you can always just run away, withhold a bit of rent and forfeit your bond As long as you dont need a reference and you are good at hiding and your landlord is not vicious Deepak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdog Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I was in this situation last year when I wanted to move out before 6 months expired. The landlord then said it's fine as long as I find him another tenant. 2 days after posting an ad on the Forum, Letalife and Freexchange - 36 replies. I kid you not. It might be a suggestion to the landlord, if they agree of course you need to have the time to do viewings etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Legally, the 6 month agreement is to protect the tennent from being shuffled from place to place too often, and I believe the notice period required from the tennent to the landlord is legally required to be 1 month. Unfortunately, property letting agencies and landlords in this country seem to operate outside the law The landlord has your bond. Attempting to give him notice may result in unpleasantness, so I agree with all of the above posts, but you need to decide which way to play this one. Either do a moonlight flit, or talk to the landlord, and offer to replace yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomataheeed Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Legally, the 6 month agreement is to protect the tennent from being shuffled from place to place too often, and I believe the notice period required from the tennent to the landlord is legally required to be 1 month. Unfortunately, property letting agencies and landlords in this country seem to operate outside the law The landlord has your bond. Attempting to give him notice may result in unpleasantness, so I agree with all of the above posts, but you need to decide which way to play this one. Either do a moonlight flit, or talk to the landlord, and offer to replace yourself I'm a landlord...not profesionally - just one house. I didn't think I was operating outside the law by wanting a six month commitment. Landlords have costs associated with readvertising etc... its a right hassle. Doing a moonlight flit won't help anyone - least of all you. You may need references in the future. If my tennant came to me and asked to leave early, I'd have to look at the circumstances. As long as they are reasonable people, I'd be OK with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loops Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Tenancy agreements can be very complicated. You may want to get some specialised help to look at your tenancy agreement. Shelter can probably give you further advice, they have a good website http://www.shelter.org.uk and if you cant find the info you want give them a call (details on website). If you have already had a 6 month contract your contract doesnt automatically finish, if the landlord is ok with you just paying week by week or month by month the contract will carry on it (it becomes something called a periodic tenancy). If you arent wanting to sign in for another 6 month contract then be careful because offically you can be liable for the full 6 months rent. You could try to get your landlord to place something in the agreement about perhaps a months notice or you could try to find a new tenant if you decided to leave but the landlord may not accept that. Be careful but definiately get advice because if the landlord wants you to sign a 6 month contract and you dont want to then the landlord may look at trying to regain possesion of the property (it isnt quick) but you could be left in a vulnerable position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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