AJ Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I am moving out a rental and my lease is up on 8th August but have only put notice in. They were quite happy for me to stay on a month to month lease after that but I am moving out a week into my notice so have paid them 3 extra weeks rent which I accept having to give 28 days notice but they have advertised it as being available from 15th August which would mean if someone rents from then I have already paid up till 28th. Does the agent have to refund me that money or do they get double rent for the property? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Check your contract - I thought on a rolling lease you just had to give 2 weeks? At the very least if they refuse to refund the $ then say you are staying for the reminder of the time. Don't see why they should get double rent...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 They know I am flying next week as I had to arrange an early final inspection so probably think I wont know. I only had a 6 month lease which finishes on 8th August, I gave them notice on 31st July so I am still on the original lease for a week of the notice period. If I have to pay in lieu of notice so be it I just dont want them getting double rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjg Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Sorry, just reread first post. must pay more attention. id ask for the extra weeks back and revise for two weeks notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 They know I am flying next week as I had to arrange an early final inspection so probably think I wont know. I only had a 6 month lease which finishes on 8th August, I gave them notice on 31st July so I am still on the original lease for a week of the notice period. If I have to pay in lieu of notice so be it I just dont want them getting double rent They cannot justify taking double rent. I would tell them that, if it is let, you would want your rent back or you will be staying / leaving your belongings in the house until the notice is up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winneth Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hi AJ, best person to to talk to is the real estate agent. Letting the agent know you are aware that the flat you are currently leasing is advertised that the available date is the 15th and then give them a local bank account number to deposit the surplus rent in when someone else moves in so the landlord will not be receiving double the rent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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