I rented out my property via an estate agent with me managing the flat. My tenant has handed in his 8 weeks' notice period, which bang in the middle of me being out of the country. I rejected his suggested date of checking out and asked whether we can revert to the contractual date on the contract, i.e. 12th day of X month. He is refusing this check out date because he is on holiday.
Estate agent has had a chat with him with little success & is now unwilling to help as I'm managing the property. This is a very delicate situation as we both work for the same company, sitting a few feet away from each other. He is very popular within the company and very very stubborn.
My DP is suggesting releasing him early, which is right before we go on holiday. I am somewhat unwilling to release him early (which means he has given 6 weeks notice) in the event of not finding a tenant in time. Plus, the property will need some minor DIY & I'm not happy to leave the flat empty & without rent whilst we are on holiday.
I suggested to him that I would release him early if I find a tenant but otherwise his agreed check out date is 12 of X month. He is having none of it and is not budging! How can I resolve this situation please?