Lease re-negotiation

Posted by jacqueline wood (338 days ago)

I was in Europe when my lease expired, but my landlord was appy to wait until I returned to sort this out.
I received a letter demanding a 34% increase plud govt paying the govt rates and rent, I sent in a counter offer and this evening received notice to quit the premises within 11 days.
My contract states 2 months notice on either side, is this legal and what should I do to protect m interests and property?

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Posted by Saikunga (338 days ago)

He is probably taking into account the time you were away from the end of the lease - did this add up to the missing month and 1/2? It is not good that he left it all till the last minute to start renegotiations esp if you were OS - most start negotiations 3 months before the end of the lease so they can serve the 2 months notice if you don't want to pay too much.

Not sure what you can do it about it though - sorry.

Posted by ldavy (332 days ago)

Are you sure your contract states that the landlord has to give two months' notice? Usually there is a 'break clause' stating that either party can give two months' notice at any time after the first year. However, even with the break clause, there is absolutely no need for the landlord to give you notice to leave at the end of the tenancy agreement period. If your two years are up, and the landlord wants you to move out, you have to move out.