kasia1987 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Hi, I am currently renting a property that was introduced through a agent but not managed by them. My tenancy was for a 6 month period from the 2nd February 2010 onwards, I received a text message from my landlord a few weeks before the end of the 6 months asking if I was staying any longer, at this stage I was thinking about moving out with my partner and made a quick choice to say I was not staying. I then found it very hard to find a new property to move into and called my landlord to see if I was able to stay a little longer, he at this stage said I can take as long as I need and pay him weekly or monthly for the time I was staying. on the 10th September I received a call from him saying that someone was moving into the property on the 18th so I needed to be out. This came as a shock considering only a matter of days earlier I had spoken to him and he again said take as long as you need. I have since spoken to the new agency that is handling the property and asked how the new tenant knew they wanted the place as I had nothing to say that someone was coming to view it. I was informed at this stage that the agent showed the new tenant round on the 7th September. I know that there is a rule that says you have to give the current tenant 24 hours notice before any viewing, would I have the same rights considering my tenancy had technically ended but had been extended verbally?? please help lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbosleeds Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I think the difficulty you are going to have here is showing that the private verbal arrangement you had with your landlord constituted a contract - its pretty much your word against his. however if he is still taking money from you for rent then that might be enough to constitute a cotnract and for your rights still to apply - I'm not 100% sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kes Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 I think the difficulty you are going to have here is showing that the private verbal arrangement you had with your landlord constituted a contract - its pretty much your word against his. however if he is still taking money from you for rent then that might be enough to constitute a cotnract and for your rights still to apply - I'm not 100% sure. Save all text messages and voicemails and if possible, communicate by e-mail so its in writing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortitia Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 The existing AST has rolled over into a periodic tenancy and of course there is a contract. cbos you are wrong.. Since tenant has a contract then she must be given 8 weeks notice if her landlord wants her to go. No tenant has to allow viewings but it is considered polite to allow viewings at 24 hours minimum notice. I agree, keep all texts and emails as they can form evidence if the case goes to court. Mortitia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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