to move out of my rented property giving 4-6 weeks notice?

[ShinyPinkShoes]

I moved in here in February- lovely but slightly run down/shabby basement flat.

Landlords are 'sort of' friends.

Several things in the flat need repairing and to be honest have never been right from the start- back door lock sticks meaning it doesn't open very easily and usually takes a few goes. Several other things which aren't great- windows not opening etc etc

Anyway, my lease ran out a month ago. A month before that I said I'd like to stay in the flat. After much apology last week they gave me a new lease to sign without checking how long I wanted to stay for.

In the meantime the general run-down-nes of the flat has really bothered me. They have had considerable work done to their own property over the Summer and despite my asking several times none of the rapairs have been done to mine.

So anyway- I have come across a lovely, bigger property in much better condition for the same price. The only thing is that I'd need to only give them about 6 weeks notice before moving.

Seeing as we have not yet signed a new agreement would that be okay?

2beornot2be - if they steal your deposit take them to small claims court, it barely costs anything and you can represent yourself with advice from CAB

Though if they are really dodgy you are probably best off using your deposit in lieu of last month's rent. I would never suggest doing anything like that if I'd not been ripped off in the past by unscrupulous landlords who think that tenants' deposits are theirs' for covering any normal wear and tear.

Yes I am using the deposit as last months rent as my landlords didnt do an inventory or anything so they could not take my deposit anyways.

Did you know that all landlords including those that rent out rooms have to put your deposit in a TDS scheme and if they fail to do this you can take them to court where they will then be ordered to pay you 3 x your deposit plus your deposit on top.

YANBU.

There's a lot up for let here.

And that's the upside of renting, if you don't like it and you see something better and you're on a month-to-month, you can leave in 30 days.

Go for it.

YANBU.

There's a lot up for let here.

And that's the upside of renting, if you don't like it and you see something better and you're on a month-to-month, you can leave in 30 days.

Go for it.