Landlord refusing to end tenancy

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Hi,

So my friend rented an apartment for the last 4 years. They now have a place of their own. They gave their notice to the landlord and since they were breaking the contract, they paid the early breakage amount as well.

However, now that the notice period has ended, the landlord is refusing to end the tenancy stating that he is unable to find new tenants. He wants my friend to pay the remainder of the months’ rents.

There are few damages to the property such as stained carpet, broken blinds. My friend is willing to let the landlord deduct the repair charges from the deposit but the landlord wont relent. He insists on my friend paying rent till the end of the contract period.

Please advice.

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We need more detail. What the exact agreement with the landlord about breaking the contract? Was it conditional in any way? After the tenant served notice, was it acknowledged in any way by the landlord?

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