Leonardo
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Did you not read the contract before you signed it?!
Yes, this is normal practice, sorry. |
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chip2001
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I guess you can move out whenever you like, but if you've signed a contract to pay rent til a certain date, then you'll have to do so. |
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magic
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Depends what your tenancy agreement said
when you signed it.
Most are that you have to give four weeks notice
or if you dont then yes you still have to pay. |
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skunk masta
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unfortunately true man, your tenancy is a contract, know how you feel dude; |
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Molly D
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Depending on the tenancy agreement you have; you have to give between 1 and 3 months notice that you want to quit. Then you can leave without having to pay any more rent and the landlord cannot stop you.
Several years ago I was in the same situation, it turned out that not only was the landlord trying to protect his income, he was also trying to protect his property from squatters by using me as the security.
Read your agreement and use it, it's there toprotect you as well as him.
goood luck and get moving. |
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just trying to make a difference
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he can't physically stop you from moving out, however he is right about having to pay the rent until someone else moves in. it's only fair - i mean you've signed the agreement to live there for a certain period of time and to pay that rent. |
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sharon m
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you can move out if you want but you will still have to pay the rent, why do you want to move out? if the flat is in disrepair and he wont bring it back up to standard then maybe you could argue this point or why don't you see if you can get anybody to take over the flat. |
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Bacon
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The chances are you signed some sort of contract or agreement agreeing to this. Unlucky. If you haven't, then get out of there. Of course, you could just run away or kill your landlord. I suggest pigeon pellets in his tea. |
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steffykins
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If you signed the lease for say 6 months and you want to move out before that time you have to give one months notice but you wont get your deposit back when you leave sorry!! If he says different, contact your local citizens advice bureau to ask what your rights are. |
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beverley.newman1@btinternet.com
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if you signed a tenancy agreement with him then he is right.However if you can find another tenant who would be satisfactory to your land lord then he may let you terminate your lease early. |
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ELIZABETH M
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You should have a tenancy agreement, look at it. Although you may sign for 6-12 months tenancy there may be a section that tells you that you may give notice to move. Usually a month on both sides. If you have this then that is all you have to do. Give notice, in writing, that you wish to terminate your tenancy and are giving a month/2months, whatever the agreement states, notice. He cannot then stop you moving out. He may hold onto your desposit until the flat is checked for damage etc and deduct the amount required to put this right. He should then return the amount left to you, again as stated in your Tenancy Agreement. If you have no notice period and have signed on for the full period of agreement, then he can charge you rent for the full period, even if you leave. If you move and refuse to pay, he can take you to debtors court, which is a civil court, to recover the rent and the costs of the court action. If you do not have a Tenancy Agreement then there is no contract and you can leave. |
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Lee t
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I am not a lawyer... but this is how I think it works in America.
If you move out before the lease is over, you may have to pay the remainder of the lease or until they find another tenet, what ever is less. But they cannot physically make you stay there! |
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laplandfan
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If you signed the contract then it is perfectly legal. You can move out but you would have to pay until your tenancy expires. |
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cuddles
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yes its true |
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Ivan R
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Hello,
(ANS) Its very simple!! a tenancy agreement is a legally binding document, its a contract between two parties i.e. you the tenant and your landlord.
If you signed the tenancy agreement your definitely bound by its rules & proceedures.
For example, if the agreement says you must give 28days notices of ending the agreement then you "do" have to give 28days notice in writing & so on.
**Tenancy Agreements come under contract law.
IR |
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MARIE S
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well it depends if you signed your tenancy agreement and it says that in it, it is legal. try contacting citizens advice bureau on monday |
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shih tzu lady
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Yes it is legal - you cant just come and go as you wish! You will probably have signed a tenancy agreement stating this and if push comes to shove, your landlord could take you to the small claims court to ensure he gets his payment. I had a tenant wishing to do the same some time ago and he paid the fee for a rental agency to find me someone else to take over the property. You may consider doing that perhaps if you really want out sooner than the end of your tenancy. Put the shoe on the other foot - would you want to be in his position? If you had taken on a mortgage you wouldn't be able to just stop paying the repayments when you thought you might like a change - renting is a commitment. |
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michaell
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A landlord can't stop you from moving out. A landlord can force you to pay a financial penalty if you break a lease when you move out. The open-ended clause that you describe is not legal. Usually, the penalty that you pay is equal all or part of your security. If this clause is in your lease, it may invalidate the entire lease. Try and find some organization or government agency that can give you a legal opinion as to whether a lease with this clause is binding. |
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