need some advice on leaving nefore my notice is up

[hannahbella24]

hi
im currently with a private landlord he has recently given us 2 months notice to vacate the property due to him moving back in.
the notice ends on june 18th.
we have the rent paid up until the 18th of may at present.
my queiry is that we have recently found a new property we like and can move in a week.
1. Can we leave before the notice ends? ie in a week
2. is the landlord liable to pay us back any rent owed as we have paid up until 18th may.

we know the landlord through a family member and although when we first moved in a year ago we had a tenancy agreement for 6months but when we renewed after 6 months we didnt recieve another agreement.
we are friends with the landlord and dont think he would rip us off but we dont want to be out of pocket leaving early with the rent paid up till 18th may.
any advice is greatly recieved!!

[tiglet]

I think the best bet is to have a word with the landlord and see if you can come to an amicable agreement for this.

It is my understanding that you would be liable for rent up until the end of the tenancy, but a friendly chat may sort this out.

[hannahbella24]

thanks
i will chat with him. although im sure if hes given me 2 months notice i can leave before that date, otherwise it would restrict us on properties that were available before notice is up??
am i right?

[tiglet]

I believe that you are liable until you leave - you ahve to give one month's notice or your landlord can give you two.