Lose deposit?

starflake

Hi guys just a quick question... If i were to move out of a house 3 months into a year's lease, giving the ladlord a months notice, would i lose my deposit?

Xiney

Yes, and the landlord could chase you through the courts for the remaining rent (of the 12 months)

Max Power1

starflake wrote: »

Hi guys just a quick question... If i were to move out of a house 3 months into a year's lease, giving the ladlord a months notice, would i lose my deposit?

What do the terms of the lease say? Unless there is an exit clause you are liable to pay the 12 months term.

D3PO

yes and he as said earlier he could chase for all outstanding rent if there is no break clasue.

Personally I would wish every landlord would do this. Far to many tennants that dont give a damn out there.

Sign a legal document then you should abide by it.

niallo27

why are ye scaring the fella we all know he will lose his deposit and thats it, no landlord is going chase anyone for the rest of the rent.

D3PO

niallo27 wrote: »

why are ye scaring the fella we all know he will lose his deposit and thats it, no landlord is going chase anyone for the rest of the rent.

If I was a landlord I would. I have no respect for somebody who wont stick to a legal contract they have signed. Anyway scaring somebody and pointing out the worst case scenario are 2 different things.

Im sure there are actually landlords out there that will sue and more power to them. The sooner tennants stop taking the piss the better.

niallo27

D3PO wrote: »

If I was a landlord I would. I have no respect for somebody who wont stick to a legal contract they have signed. Anyway scaring somebody and pointing out the worst case scenario are 2 different things.

Im sure there are actually landlords out there that will sue and more power to them. The sooner tennants stop taking the piss the better.

yes but it works both ways too, too many landlords screwing decent tenants when they move out by taking most of their deposit, charging 100 quid for a lampshade and what comeback do you have, i have no sympathy for landlords, i got screwed over a good few times in the past, i think losing their deposit is more than enough for the landlord in these situations

D3PO

niallo27 wrote: »

yes but it works both ways too, too many landlords screwing decent tenants when they move out by taking most of their deposit, charging 100 quid for a lampshade and what comeback do you have, i have no sympathy for landlords, i got screwed over a good few times in the past, i think losing their deposit is more than enough for the landlord in these situations

totally agree. These landlords need to be taught a lesson aswell,. The PRTB chairman was on the Right hook a few weeks ago and said he would like to see all deposits held by the PRTB and would be returned to tennants unless landlords made a dispute on this for whatever reason.

I think it would be a great system and I think the government should go and make it happen.

That being said and getting back on topic a contract is a contract, allowing somebody break without conzequence sets the wrong precedence in our society.

starflake

I've got a medical condition and currently the place i'm living is triggering severe Dyspnea due to animal hairs. I've got several g.p and specialist letters to prove that I cannot live in a house with animals. The housemates will not give these animals up.

D3PO

starflake wrote: »

I've got a medical condition and currently the place i'm living is triggering severe Dyspnea due to animal hairs. I've got several g.p and specialist letters to prove that I cannot live in a house with animals. The housemates will not give these animals up.

ok well you have a possible case to break the lease on medical grounds. However I guess there are some questions that would need answering first

Is the landlord aware and has the landlord allowed for the pets to be there ?

Was this a prexisting condition you were aware of before moving in ? And if yes were you aware these animals would be in the hosue prior to moving in ?

gillo_100

First off is the landlord aware of the animals in the house as many landlords don't allow this, so that could be a way to get rid of animals.

How do you get on with your landlord? If they are nice enough and you explain the situation show them the letters they might let you go if they are a decet enough person.

Tbh I reckon you have a case as the property is unsuitable, but i'll leave it to the experts. Also I saw a similar thread in Personal issues think title had "roomates" in it if you do asearch might find it.

D3PO

gillo_100 wrote: »

First off is the landlord aware of the animals in the house as many landlords don't allow this, so that could be a way to get rid of animals.

How do you get on with your landlord? If they are nice enough and you explain the situation show them the letters they might let you go if they are a decet enough person.

Tbh I reckon you have a case as the property is unsuitable, but i'll leave it to the experts. Also I saw a similar thread in Personal issues think title had "roomates" in it if you do asearch might find it.

yes but the property is only unsuitable if

a) OP didnt know about their condition before moving in and was unaware pets would be in the property

and

b) Landlord knew and allowed pets in the accomadation

starflake

D3PO wrote: »

ok well you have a possible case to break the lease on medical grounds. However I guess there are some questions that would need answering first

Is the landlord aware and has the landlord allowed for the pets to be there ?

Was this a prexisting condition you were aware of before moving in ? And if yes were you aware these animals would be in the hosue prior to moving in ?

no, I don't think the landlord is aware of the animals. I was born with this condition and there was one small animal in the housemates own room when I moved in. Now there are many and it is damaging my health quite badly

D3PO

starflake wrote: »

no, I don't think the landlord is aware of the animals. I was born with this condition and there was one small animal in the housemates own room when I moved in. Now there are many and it is damaging my health quite badly

ok so the bad news is then that there wouldnt be grounds to break the lease on yur condition unfortunatly.

the way I see it you have 2 options

1) Discuss with your housemates explain the situation and see if they can resolve it. Im guessing this is easier written than done as nobody wants to get rid of their pets.

or

2) Report the position to your landlord and hope that he lets you break the lease as a result. What is more likely to happen is the landlord is going to tell your housemates to get rid of the animals and theres going to be tension between you guys afterwards.

either way its not a very enviable position to be in. I genuinely hope it works out well for you, next time though dont move in somewhere with animals

starflake

Thanks for the advice. Appreciate it