Two months ago, my g/f and I moved into a rented flat on a short-assured tenancy. We were advised by the letting agent that we were required to stay in the flat (or at least be liable for the rent) for a minimum of six months. If we wished to end the tenancy prior to the end of that period, we would have to pay a fee and would still be liable for rent until either new tenants were found, or the six months were up.
Our landlord has now contacted us to advise that they wish to sell the flat in order to purchase a new house, and that their move in date is before the end of our 6-month tenancy period. We would therefore need to be out before that date.
We've agreed with the landlord to move out early, on the understanding that we are compensated, but I'm not sure what we are legally entitled to under these circumstances. The landlord has suggested things like giving us 2 months' rent free of charge, or paying our moving costs but I'm not sure if we should hold out for more?
2007-06-22 08:44:56 · 3 answers · asked by imcville 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
the best thing is to contact shelter the housing specialists for some free advice - they are great at what they do, here is the link to the Scottish section of their website http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/home/index.cfm/setcountry/true/
and they have a freephone number to call 0808 800 4444
2007-06-22 10:09:38 · answer #1 · answered by just trying to make a difference 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to move until your AST is up. The new owner would become your landlord until the agreement expired.
So, it's up to them to make you an offer that you are happy with if either want you out prior to the expiry of the term of the AST. 2 months worth of free rents or paying the moving costs both sound reasonable, especially in light of the fact that it's only a 6 month tenancy with 4 months left to run at best.
2007-06-22 08:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As Jim says, they have not have been given a leg to stand on, you and the agent signed a settlement for a further 12 months. possibly they did no longer seek for suggestion from with the owner to no count number if he anted yet another 12 months.
2016-10-18 09:33:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋