I am coming up to 12 months in a rented flat through an agency, they want me to pay £150 admin charge to stay here, and sign up for another 12 months. I thought these things became rolling monthly arrangements after you’d been there for twelve months although I can’t see anything about it in the contract. Is there a standard or can they do what they want?
Originally posted 2010-03-26 15:59:45. Republished by Old Post Promoter
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#1 by Sal*UK at March 27th, 2010
Can be either way! A rolling contract means either you or the landlord can give notice. A twelve month assured is much more secure for you as a tenant – and 150 is the standard for drawing up an agreement.
Estate Agent!
#2 by danceswithwolves at March 29th, 2010
doesnt sound right to me
Have a look here and phone shelter for advice, I am sure they cant just do whatever they want if its not in the tenancy
#3 by JazzySnazzy at March 31st, 2010
Dodgy! Im sure its the landlords responsibility if any fees are applied.
Landlord needs to renew as the roll on rules are a little different, but not that much!
#4 by abutterfly2k2 at April 1st, 2010
I rent privately from an estate agent and i paid a fee when i first took a 6 month tenancy. I renewed it after 6 months but did not pay a fee again. I think they are pulling a fast one. Even if you sign for another 12 months you still have the right to give notice before the 12 months if you wish. Mine is 2 months notice but was told legally you only need give 1 months notice if you want to leave.
#5 by paul h at April 3rd, 2010
After the initial term, if your Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) is not renewed but you remain at the address, the tenancy becomes a “periodic” AST and will be on a “rolling monthly arrangement” (if you pay rent on a monthly basis).
It seems from what you say that the agency requires that you extend your AST for a further 12 months. This is perfectly legal, as is the admin charge they intend to make.
I hope the above helps.