I am in an Assured Short Tenancy rented property.
The lease is due for renewal on 22nd Oct this year but we are planning on moving out at the end of August. We are willing to fulfil our obligation of paying the rent to the end of the lease but the letting agency are saying we will also be responsible for the upkeep and security of the property until that date along with the utility bills and Council Tax.
As far as I am concerned when we give the keys back at the end of August, and given the utility companies final readings of the meters, then our obligations for anything else cease.
How can we be held responsible for the security of the place when we are living elsewhere and do not have access to the property?
What are your views on tenants leaving before the end of the lease date, bearing in mind they agree to pay the full rent outstanding?
The lease is due for renewal on 22nd Oct this year but we are planning on moving out at the end of August. We are willing to fulfil our obligation of paying the rent to the end of the lease but the letting agency are saying we will also be responsible for the upkeep and security of the property until that date along with the utility bills and Council Tax.
As far as I am concerned when we give the keys back at the end of August, and given the utility companies final readings of the meters, then our obligations for anything else cease.
How can we be held responsible for the security of the place when we are living elsewhere and do not have access to the property?
What are your views on tenants leaving before the end of the lease date, bearing in mind they agree to pay the full rent outstanding?