Tenants’ giving late notice within fixed term tenancy?

Tenants’ giving late notice within fixed term tenancy?

9:46 AM, 12th August 2024, About 3 months ago 12

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Hi, my property has been let for the last 3 years to a couple of otherwise very good tenants, on a fixed-term contract. I offered them another year’s fixed term but they didn’t get back to me (first red flag) and they’ve now contacted me saying that they’re giving their notice to move out on the day the fixed term ends.

Their contract states they need to give one calendar month’s notice, and they’re under that by a week (i.e. a month’s notice would have been a week ago). I pointed out that they’d be in breach of contract as it clearly states a month’s notice but they’ve just replied that they have been told by Citizens Advice that it’s unenforceable/unreasonable.

This hasn’t happened to me before so I’d appreciate any advice on how to proceed – am I within my rights to claim the month’s rent from them after the fixed term contract ends as they didn’t give me a month’s notice? Keep applying pressure? Or is it a battle I’m not going to win?

Thanks,

James


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11:18 AM, 16th August 2024, About 3 months ago

Reply to the comment left by Cider Drinker at 12/08/2024 - 09:53
Absolutely. wish them well and be grateful they are going without any hassle

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9:47 AM, 17th August 2024, About 3 months ago

As pointed out by almost all the responders above. Wish them well and maybe a good bottle of wine to send them off.

However, This gives you a good opportunity to review the rent and perhaps bring it in line with market rates assuming the current rate is below that.

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