Reply to: Early termination of tenancy agreement

[doodab]

So I get a CCJ against my name at a temporary address. Big deal. Unless they cross reference all occurances of my name throughout the UK against my previous addresses how can they have an accurate trail that'll follow me if I simply ignore that dodgy address from my history?

I think it's easy to get round unless they always go back along the chain to find any new branches they didn't know about. Doubt they either have the ability or inclination unless it's HMRC () or some other goons on govermin business.

Presuming you had to give references or id, or paid the rent with something other than cash (i.e. via standing order), or paid the bills via direct debit, you are traceable.

[AtW]

So I get a CCJ against my name at a temporary address.

You get CCJ against your name. Also debt to pay, with interest - I think it's like just £1500 you need to be in debt to someone in order for them to force bankrupcy?

That would enhance one's CV. NOT!

[rsingh]

Why not find a tenant, introduce them to the landlord, if they like the tenant, move out and let them move in, and pay an exit fee, if necessary.

WHS

I was in the same situation. The landlord was happy to do it this way. As you are finding the tenant, he doesn't have to do that much extra work. I just paid the extra cost for the checks that the landlord had to do.

[TheFaQQer]

So I get a CCJ against my name at a temporary address. Big deal. Unless they cross reference all occurances of my name throughout the UK against my previous addresses how can they have an accurate trail that'll follow me if I simply ignore that dodgy address from my history?

I think it's easy to get round unless they always go back along the chain to find any new branches they didn't know about. Doubt they either have the ability or inclination unless it's HMRC () or some other goons on govermin business.

Well, I would expect the lettings agency to do some degree of credit check, so will have your addresses for the past few years and bank account details. From that, I'm sure that there is some easy way to find out which credit record to attach it to.

[PAH]

They get CCJ by default and every credit check on your name can turn it up. Also how exactly are you going to give 3 years of history where you lived?

So I get a CCJ against my name at a temporary address. Big deal. Unless they cross reference all occurances of my name throughout the UK against my previous addresses how can they have an accurate trail that'll follow me if I simply ignore that dodgy address from my history?

I think it's easy to get round unless they always go back along the chain to find any new branches they didn't know about. Doubt they either have the ability or inclination unless it's HMRC () or some other goons on govermin business.

[AtW]

If it's somewhere where you are staying for a contract, does it count as a place that you have lived?

It's possible that secondary place won't matter. However you'll get CCJ against your name and it can be associated with your account for 6 years.

I know that since my ex-ex-ex-landlady sued me but I won in the end so it was her who got CCJ, stupid bint did not want to pay back on time - I was well chuffed at having 3rd part debt order issued against her bank account - I am sure her bank manager who took the money from the account made a note of CCJ!

[pmeswani]

A question to all you landlords from a renter AKA Tenant scum :-)

I potentially have a lucrative long term role in Europe, but I have about 9 months left on my rental contract.

I have renting the place for nearly two years and my renewal rate was probably about 85% of market value, by my own and the landlords estimates.

He is busy renovating the bathroom and a general lick and spit of paint elsewhere.

The flat is in a prime area of West London and to be honest when I looked at the beginning of the year I could not find anything in that area even close to the price I am paying now.

The way I see it, if I cover the commission he has paid to the letting agent and let him advertise the property for 6 weeks before I go, I cant really see a problem as with the renovated bathroom he could probably add about 25% on what I am paying at least, and I was looking over XMAS and now it will be heading to summer, so the rentals will be stronger

As landlords, if you where in this scenario, would you allow me the break the contract or would you insist that I honour the contract and sublet(I am allowed to in the contract)?

Subletting would probably work for me and make me a bit of cash, but I will be upping sticks so could do without the aggravation.

It sounds like a bit of a no brainer to me, but would any grizzly, money-grabbing, capitalist property owners here be prepared to give their opinion?

Why not find a tenant, introduce them to the landlord, if they like the tenant, move out and let them move in, and pay an exit fee, if necessary.

[Spacecadet]

I've always been cautious on this front when renting places close to clients but often wondered just how much they can do if you don't play by the rules.

I'm renting a room close the clients at the moment, I just pay the landlady on a per month basis in advance.

[TheFaQQer]

They get CCJ by default and every credit check on your name can turn it up. Also how exactly are you going to give 3 years of history where you lived?

If it's somewhere where you are staying for a contract, does it count as a place that you have lived?

If I'm asked how long I have lived at this address, I always say 6 years (or whatever) - I don't include the 18 months that my company rented somewhere in London that I used while working there. For a start, I don't know what the postcode was...

[AtW]

If you do a runner and give no forwarding address how is the landlord or utility companies supplying the water/gas/leccy going to find you to force you to pay up any money you owe them?

They get CCJ by default and every credit check on your name can turn it up. Also how exactly are you going to give 3 years of history where you lived?

[doodab]

I've always been cautious on this front when renting places close to clients but often wondered just how much they can do if you don't play by the rules.

Well, they can get a CCJ and knacker your credit rating for one.

[PAH]

If you do a runner and give no forwarding address how is the landlord or utility companies supplying the water/gas/leccy going to find you to force you to pay up any money you owe them?

I've always been cautious on this front when renting places close to clients but often wondered just how much they can do if you don't play by the rules.

[Paddy]

The law is complex on L&T and much will depend on the lease or rental agreement. Subletting is a high risk even if it is allowed; you would be responsible for any damage, non-payment of taxes etc. You could be stuffed on that one. The safest way is to tell your landlord and quit. Even if you moved out and left the property empty while still paying rent; you could be in breach and may have to pay costs. For example it may cost the landlord more to insure an empty property or the city council could charge him 120% council tax for an empty property. Negotiate with him; the worst would be that you have to pay the difference in rent with a new tenant and out of pocket expenses. Any improvements to the property are irrelevant. Disputes with L&T are normally settled with arbitration although it does preclude other forms of litigation.

[sunnysan]

Contract

Subletting

There is a subletting clause, pretty standard stating subletting only by consent of landlord and it will not be unreasonably refused.

In this case my ground IMHO are reasonable.

Notice period

I have a one year contract, with no break clause.

[NotAllThere]

I worked on a contract where a group of us rented a house. The turnover of contractors was quite high (dreadful project ), and the landlord was quite happy for new victims to take over the rental agreement.