I have decided against moving into a Council flat (secure tenancy) because the area is not as safe as I'd hoped, the only problem is I have signed tenancy agreement already, however tenancy not due to start for another week, would I be liable to pay rent or face any problems?
2006-10-21 11:08:15 · 13 answers · asked by YT 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Shouldn't think so, go down to see someone from the council first thing Monday morning and speak to someone.
2006-10-21 11:12:55 · answer #1 · answered by mistickle17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So did you let them move in before singing an agreement? Or did their lease expire and you want them to sign a new one? If the latter, then the lease is still valid, except the terms have automatically reverted to month to month. This isn't bad. I've been and landlord and renter and this worked just fine. If on the other hand you let them move in without a lease and they won't sign, they are automatically on a month to month basis. You've got a choice to make. If they are OK tenants, just let it be and keep collecting the rent. If they become troublesome, issue them a 30 day notice to leave, and evict them if they don't.
2016-05-22 08:20:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think you will be liable to pay for at least 4 weeks rent as you have signed a legally binding contract. Most councils require 4 weeks notice to quit, for which time you have to pay rent.
Talk to a housing officer to find out.
2006-10-21 11:31:50 · answer #3 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The simple answer is yes you can, let them know you do not wish to proceed. As the tenancy has not yet commenced you shouldn't be lible for any rent.
Ask them for a different area on the grounds of safety.
Good luck.
2006-10-22 02:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long ago did you sign the agreement? If it was less than 14 days ago then you can legally change your mind by putting your cancellation in writing. If longer than 14 days ago then it depends on your local council, most should allow you to cancel buy you may not be offered another
2006-10-21 11:15:24 · answer #5 · answered by MGN2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I signed for a house and then turned it down as a family member was too ill and I am sure you can make this apply to you or use something along these lines, perhaps you have to go stay with a sick relative in another part of the country ( very much against your will of course) as no one else is available, or you have changed your job and would have too far to travel from this accomodation, lots of excuses you could use, if you could cry while telling your tale it may help.
2006-10-21 11:15:35 · answer #6 · answered by t.i.m 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Be very careful. This may put you to the back of the waiting list if they decide your reason for refusing a 'reasonable' property is not adequate enough. You may have to site harassment or state that something actually happened to you near the property or say something like an ex-partner is in or around that area and due to past 'violence' or similar, you cannot now take the property as you fear for your safety. Simply saying the area is unsafe, probably won't cut it. I assume you listed the areas you wanted to live in so if you now turn around and say its not safe . . . ! Please seek legal advice a.s.a.p. as well as speak to your housing officer urgently! Good luck!
2006-10-21 11:16:10 · answer #7 · answered by DeeDee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the council and explain before the date you are due to move in, I'm sure they would understand.
2006-10-21 11:17:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think because u have already signed mightbe a problem but phone the housing officer first thing on monday and explain ur change of heart ..
Good luck ..
2006-10-21 11:11:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is always a cooling off period in any agreement usually 28 days you need to read the agreement. with the housing list as long as it is they cannot claim that they will loose rent now can they.
2006-10-21 11:17:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋