Help for a relative

[Guest Another Spartacus]

Hi Caggers

 

 

A friend of mine is in private rented property the six months tenancy is up for renewal on 6th April, he is reluctant to sign for a further six months due to a few problems he is experiencing with the estate agent. He told the estate agent over a month ago of his concerns and they have still not put matters right.

Today he phoned the estate agents and the problem has still not been resolved.

 

 

My question is can he legally just give them notice of his intent not to renew the 6 months tenancy agreement.

 

 

Thanks xx

[Steve__M]

What does it say in his contract about giving notice?

 

Based on a recent case reported here:

 

Some contracts require notice even at the end of the fixed term. Whether this is valid may depend on whether the relevant term is a "Special Clause" that has supposedly been highlighted to the tenant.

 

If a clause is in the small print with the rest of the clauses then the OFT suggest the clause is unfair and therefore unlawful. However, one may still end up in an argument with agent.