| Renewal of Tenancy 18:50 - Feb 1 with 855 views | Schmoke |
Landlords, Tenants, those-in-the-know and good people of TWTD I was hoping you'd be able to impart some wisdom on me regarding the renewal of Tenancy on my flat.
Essentially myself and the Letting Agents had agreed to a 2 year extension on the lease some weeks ago, however the Landlord has apparently had a last minute (the renewal is due in less then a week) change of heart and now come back saying they'd like it to be a year only.
Are they allowed to do this at such short notice? It effectively doesn't really give me any option other than to find somewhere else to live in a few days if I go back and say no. |  | | |  |
| Renewal of Tenancy on 18:55 - Feb 1 with 824 views | WicklowBlue |
I can't speak for the UK regulations etc but did both parties sign the new lease? If so that surely is a binding contract. If not then presumably either party can enter back into negotiations.
Out of interest, I know it probably alters your plans long-term but if the rent and terms are the same bar the length of the tenancy would it make sense to reject the lease? |  | | |
| Renewal of Tenancy on 18:55 - Feb 1 with 819 views | ZXBlue |
If the deal hasn't been agreed yet, I dont see why not. |  | | |
| Renewal of Tenancy on 19:23 - Feb 1 with 776 views | Guthrum |
I'd say renew for the year (if that's all they'll do), then prepare to move at the end of that time.
If they're willing to throw away a long-term tenant like that, then their own stupidity will cost them in terms of having to find a new one. |  |
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| Renewal of Tenancy on 20:46 - Feb 1 with 669 views | Ryorry |
| Renewal of Tenancy on 19:23 - Feb 1 by Guthrum |
I'd say renew for the year (if that's all they'll do), then prepare to move at the end of that time.
If they're willing to throw away a long-term tenant like that, then their own stupidity will cost them in terms of having to find a new one. |
Agree in theory (good tenants are definitely worth hanging on to), but it depends on the reason for landlord wanting it in a year's time rather than two - e.g. if their own personal circumstances have changed, they need the property for themselves or a struggling relative, or they need to sell for financial reasons etc etc. |  |
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| Renewal of Tenancy on 22:12 - Feb 1 with 615 views | Guthrum |
| Renewal of Tenancy on 20:46 - Feb 1 by Ryorry |
Agree in theory (good tenants are definitely worth hanging on to), but it depends on the reason for landlord wanting it in a year's time rather than two - e.g. if their own personal circumstances have changed, they need the property for themselves or a struggling relative, or they need to sell for financial reasons etc etc. |
There is that, but perhaps giving a reason for the sudden change of mind might be polite and help ensure a smooth changeover. | |
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| Renewal of Tenancy on 22:41 - Feb 1 with 569 views | Ryorry |
| Renewal of Tenancy on 22:12 - Feb 1 by Guthrum |
There is that, but perhaps giving a reason for the sudden change of mind might be polite and help ensure a smooth changeover. |
Always good to talk, for sure (and that goes for both parties if tenants are experiencing any problems) - albeit with the rider that some things (health, relatives, whatever) might just be too personal to discuss. | |
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| Renewal of Tenancy on 23:04 - Feb 1 with 536 views | jeera |
"It effectively doesn't really give me any option other than to find somewhere else to live in a few days if I go back and say no."
Surprised no one's addressed this.
The landlord still has to give you the mandatory 8 weeks notice, Section 21, doesn't he?
Nobody can just tell you to be out within a few days no matter what you decide to do about the lease offer. [Post edited 1 Feb 2022 23:05]
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| Renewal of Tenancy on 23:30 - Feb 1 with 508 views | ZXBlue |
| Renewal of Tenancy on 23:04 - Feb 1 by jeera |
"It effectively doesn't really give me any option other than to find somewhere else to live in a few days if I go back and say no."
Surprised no one's addressed this.
The landlord still has to give you the mandatory 8 weeks notice, Section 21, doesn't he?
Nobody can just tell you to be out within a few days no matter what you decide to do about the lease offer. [Post edited 1 Feb 2022 23:05]
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