Hello,
I signed a 12 months tenancy but want to leave after 6 months, solely because the area is absolutely wrong for me. I am a single older female in an out of town estate with young families with very young children. Total mismatch, I didn’t know the area before.
My landlady agreed but said I have to pay all of her estate agent fees (sadly she is not on open rent), which she thinks might be around £1500. She will get in touch with estate agent on Monday.
I was wondering if people think that sum is about right? I am paying £1200 per month in rent.
Thank you.
The landlord does not have to let you break the tenancy.
I would accept the costs and be pleased that she is willing to let you out of the contract early, you arnt in a position to bargain.
But in regard to the agent fee, this is perfectly possible IE tenant find service is often one months rent plus other costs.
You signed a contract. The only way to end it early is by agreement, so you should negotiate (if they will be flexible) and agree.
Of course I agree, that was not the point of my question. I was only wondering how she got to the figure of roughly £1500 if I pay &1200 in rent and she apparently pays the estate agent 5%. She will find a tenant immediately.
I would ask your Landlord for explanation of possible costs. Everyone else will simply be guessing.
Claudia14 a landlord can claim costs to them as a result of a tenant leaving early ie setting up a new tenancy, referencing, logging deposit, check in inventory etc. The tenant is also responsible for rent up until a new tenant starts paying if its within the fixed term. As a tenant, I would expect to pay £600-£800 plus rent until a replacement tenant is paying.
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The Tenant Fees Act allows landlords only to charge their actual costs in ending a tenancy. These would include the agents fee for re-letting and rent/utilities/council tax until its re-let. I would suggest you agree to pay her costs and then ask for a breakdown after youve left. She would be compelled by law to repay you any over-charge. Bear in mind that she doesnt have to agree to release you from the contract.
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