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What happens if I stay in my rented property after notice?

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Nearlyhomeless26 · 30/06/2026 12:26

I gave notice to vacate my rented property and my move out date is next Wednesday 8th July.

Unfortunately the property I was supposed to be moving into is not ready.

I have asked the letting agents if I could extend and stay longer however they have refused as they have a new tenant lined up.

I really wish I didn’t have to, but I’m considering just staying, I’ll carry on paying the rent etc, but I was wondering what happens in this scenario?

Will they come and force entry? If so when is that likely to be?

Is there anything else I should be aware of if I stay in my rented accommodation after the notice period?

ETA - I’m in England

OP posts:
YesIKnowThatThankyou · 01/07/2026 21:07

Do you have any intention of paying the rent whilst you’re staying past your move out date?
If so, why not air bnb or uni accommodation as others have suggested?

I suspect there’s more to this.

HelenaWilson · 01/07/2026 21:18

I have literally no one I can stay with and unfortunately do not have the money to stay in a hotel / Airbnb.

Maybe the incoming tenants unfortunately do not have the money either.

Just stay were you are. Nothing will happen for months.

Yeah, screw the incoming tenants, who cares about them.

Safarisagoody · 01/07/2026 21:45

I’ve no idea what this thread is about, I posted a link the op can get a room in an hmo tomorrow in Manchester for way less than 1k a month, there is no need for her to stay, other than thays her preference.

Dolphin78 · 02/07/2026 08:49

Please call the Citizens advice they will advise you of your rights. I was a landlord until very recently. Things go wrong and you should not make yourself homeless. Call CAB now.

HelenaWilson · 02/07/2026 12:31

Things go wrong and you should not make yourself homeless.

But it's ok to make someone else homeless?

HavingABlether · 02/07/2026 18:35

Have you worked out a plan, OP? It sounds so stressful (albeit, you do need to vacate on time).

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