Landlord wanting more money

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acacia

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I recently gave my landlord one month's notice, as there were a number of security (and other) issues with the property I'm renting. As I pay my rent on the 1st of every month and am planning to move out in 19 days time, I told my landlord that I wish to pay up until the day that I move out. However the LL refused to accommodate this, and insisted that I pay for 3 full weeks. I had worked out a daily rate by multiplying the monthly rate by 12, dividing that by 52 and dividing that figure by 7. However, the LL says he doesn't do a daily rate. Feeling pressured (and worried for my deposit) I paid the extra couple of days rent. I probably shouldn't have done this but felt backed into a corner. However, the LL still wasn't happy with this, as I based the 3 weeks of rent on the maths outlined above. He wants to divide the monthly rate by 4, which means more money for him. I know that my calculation is how social welfare calculate weekly rents (I'm on RA). He's looking for more money now. Can he do whatever he wants in this case, or are there rules/guidelines regarding tenants rights in this situation?
 
Your calculation sounds reasonable - (Monthly Rent X 12) / 52. However, if the lease only allows for monthly amounts and notice periods, I think that in using 3 weeks the land-lord is displaying a degree of flexibility with your situation.

Are there any statements about "pro rata" in the lease?
 
Once you've given the LL the required notice in your case (you don't state how long you've been in situ etc.) then I don't believe it is legal for the landlord to 'round up'. I'd contact threshold for advice [broken link removed]
 
acacia said:
I recently gave my landlord one month's notice, as there were a number of security (and other) issues with the property I'm renting. As I pay my rent on the 1st of every month and am planning to move out in 19 days time, I told my landlord that I wish to pay up until the day that I move out. However the LL refused to accommodate this, and insisted that I pay for 3 full weeks. I had worked out a daily rate by multiplying the monthly rate by 12, dividing that by 52 and dividing that figure by 7. However, the LL says he doesn't do a daily rate. Feeling pressured (and worried for my deposit) I paid the extra couple of days rent. I probably shouldn't have done this but felt backed into a corner. However, the LL still wasn't happy with this, as I based the 3 weeks of rent on the maths outlined above. He wants to divide the monthly rate by 4, which means more money for him. I know that my calculation is how social welfare calculate weekly rents (I'm on RA). He's looking for more money now. Can he do whatever he wants in this case, or are there rules/guidelines regarding tenants rights in this situation?
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I think the strict answer is that it depends on what your lease says and the landlord can hold you to that. If your lease is unclear then you should contact Threshold for clarification/direction as another poster suggests.

To be honest though, if you gave a full month's notice, then your landlord sounds like he is being unusually mean splitting hairs about 19 days, 3 weeks, 4 weeks and finally 1/4 of a month (that last one being his coup de grace no doubt). On the surface it seems like pretty miserly behaviour particularly if the reason you are leaving is due to unresolved issues from his side.
 
Thanks for your comments guys. I meant to add that I have been in the property for 6 months and that there is no lease agreement in place.
 
How long had you initially agreed to stay and what were the security and other issues?
 
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