Any landlords out there?

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Wasn't sure where to post... need an answer ASAP please!

If a tenancy is signed by 2 people, are they jointly liable for the rent until the last one mov es out? It's not 50/50 it's both names jointly liable for the full amount.

If one wants to break the tenancy a little earlier than the other- what happens?? (2x notices given)

Thanks.

If you can afford - and show it on paper - the rent on your own then your ll may remove the other name. I have had it done twice no issue, or find a guarantor if you can't afford it alone.

Thanks. We have both given notice but one before the other (only a month). Obviously our deposit is tied up together, too. Are we both liable until the last of us moves out? Thanks.

I would imagine so as the ll can't make any cash from future tenants if one of you is still there, and any damage - one of you needs to still be responsible for.

Yes, jointly liable until the term of notice is served.

If the agreement states jointly and severally liable then yes both pay until the expiry date but if one defaults the other can be chased. If you had separate agreements no.

Thank you. One tenancy agreement so I think both liable til the last one moves out. Or we agree an earlier date and both leave at the same time.

Of course you are both still liable. The landlord isn't going to let you pay 50% less because one person moved out earlier.

I worked in Lettings for a long time and have never known tenants or landlords serve notices that only affected one tenant if you've signed one tenancy agreement for both of you. You should both be served one notice and move out at the same time.

And equally you should serve notice to your landlord together.