Tenant asking to stay 4 days after AST expires

Hi - I hope someone can help

My tenant wants to stay 4 days more after the expiry of the AST

My understanding that if they do not move out on or before the expiry, then a periodic tenancy is in force.

I am unclear about what happens… any thoughts?

Hi Bassem,

That is my understanding, too.

If you both agree in writing to end the tenancy on that date, however, then that is a common way to end a tenancy. If you have a good relationship with the tenant and you are confident they would stick to what you agree in writing, then it would seem sensible to simply agree to terminate the tenancy four days after the end of the fixed term.

Sam

Thanks for your response
Relations are good,

I wasn’t aware that both parties can agree to terminate the tenancy after the end of the fixed term.

Good to know this!

Hi, yes this is probably the most common way to end a tenancy. More info here.