im a single mum living in a private rented accom in the UK, recieving housing benefit. when i moved into my home i had to pay a deposit and a months rent in advance which i had to find myself. I am now moving into another private rented place in less than a month. i am working on ensuring i get my deposit back and cant work my head around the month in advance part - do i cancel the payment to landlord and keep the last payment or do i count my losses? i need the money for my next place which requires both these in advance so im confused as what i will have to do. Any advice on this matter will be much appreciated. Thank you.
2007-01-28 04:52:18 · 5 answers · asked by happyglitterthatrocks 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
i don't know how it works there but in the u.s.a. you can kiss your deposit good by
2007-01-28 04:57:58 · answer #1 · answered by i pack a 44 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is it you are asking Americans about moving in the UK?
We don't even know what a "rented accorn" is. Does it have something to do with chipmunks?
But since you ask; I would call the people who give you housing benefit to make sure you are not being taken to the cleaner. I know you are in the UK but I am sure that if you ask nicely they will be able to help you.
By the way, you are a mom here; not a mum! When will you people learn to speak the language properly. Yes, yes, British empire ... blah blah blah........ get with the times.
If you paid a month's rent in advance in the place you live in now, you have already paid for the last month's rent. If you paid a month's rent in advance in the place you live in now you should have paid two months rent when you moved in; one payment for the month ahead and then another payment for the next month.
2007-01-28 05:05:41 · answer #2 · answered by Marc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your landlord!!! The reason for the last month's rent is required up front is that if you move out with less than a month's notice, as you are doing, the landlord doesn't have time to find another tenant, and the unit may sit empty for a month. If you or your landlord can find another tenant to move in as soon as you move out, he -might- be willing to give you the last month's rent. If you cancel your payment, he might be able to take you to court, or send you to collections, so read your lease carefully. It's probably not worth wrecking your credit rating over. Good Luck!!
2007-01-28 05:02:20 · answer #3 · answered by Annie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you paid first and last and a security deposit you need to give the landlord about 6 weeks notic then you dont pay the last months rent and if everything in the house is as it was when you got the house you get your security deposit back
2007-01-28 04:57:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your landlord says he will not give you your deposit back then cancel the payment.I would cancil the payment at least then you will know you have the bond.
2007-01-28 04:57:23 · answer #5 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋