Moving out of rented accommodation

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Shamrock

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Just a quick query guys. I signed a 1 year lease through agent at end of 2009 and again a year later. LL/agent didn't look for another lease end of 2011. I will be moving out in a few months and just wodnering what's the notice period I should be giving the LL? Cheers.
 
No lease signed gives you an unwritten Part 4 tenancy as defined in the Residential Tenancies Act 2004.

As you have been in occupancy for more than 2 years (if I have calculated it correctly) you are required to give written Notice of Termination (sample Notice with help notes available on the PRTB site) with a notice period of 56 days - the maximum required of a tenant.
 
That's great thanks for the information, cheers. One other thing, is it possible to use deposit as our last months rent? LL is very difficult to get a hold of and doesnt respond to txts/calls so I know I'll have lots of trouble trying to get deposit back off him, cheers.
 
You could always just not pay the last month's rent and then see if your landlord gets in contact you then!

You should keep a record of all of your attempts to contact him...calls, texts etc. This may be of use if you have any disputes down the road.
 
Shamrock said:
That's great thanks for the information, cheers. One other thing, is it possible to use deposit as our last months rent? LL is very difficult to get a hold of and doesnt respond to txts/calls so I know I'll have lots of trouble trying to get deposit back off him, cheers.
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I could never advocate breaking the law. The law states that you cannot use your deposit to pay any portion of the rent.

Furthermore, if a claim is made to the PRTB (by either you or the landlord), the PRTB take a great dislike to tenants who use the deposit as the last month's rent and it is likely to affect their decision.
 
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Thanks for the responses guys. I obviously don't want to break the law but know that there will be definite issues getting deposit back. I might delay putting in this months rent and he'll make contact then.
 
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