Surrendering possession

[idcormack]

Following on from my thread yesterday

 

We have decided to leave the house, but pay the outstanding 2 months rent in one go as we realise our reasons for leaving were rather trivial.

 

1) We have offered 1 months rent plus our deposit for them to keep as there is no damage to the property at all... is this reasonable?

 

2) We are moving out and handing the keys back on the 27th Feb. From this point, do we become no longer responsible for council tax, gas, electric etc apart from obviously what we used up til that date?

 

ta in advance

[MrShed]

1) Yes - but as stated, they can still technically pursue for any damages, should they exist.

 

2) Correct. Ensure that you get final readings, inform council + utilities ppl etc etc

[idcormack]

Thanks for all your help MrShed!

 

The above is what I thought. As there is no damage, is there any way I can obtain evidence to confirm this in case they try it on?

[MrShed]

Well, to cover your own back take photographs on leaving etc. Other than that not a great deal you can do. Did you sign an inventory upon entering the property?

[idcormack]

No, its unfurnished and was a brand new, never lived in house.

 

Everything is as it was except for a few furniture marks on walls... will they bother with that or is that wear and tear? Should I attempt to patch them up?

[MrShed]

Hmmm...well the fact there is no inventory(furnished or no) works for you, but the fact it is brand new means he might well not need one - an exception to the rule of no inventory = no deductions. Furniture marks depends on your interpretation, I personally consider it NOT to be fair wear and tear, but it depends upon interpretation. Chances are he wouldnt pursue such small things in court. Might be worth a touch up if you can?

[idcormack]

I think the 'assumption' on taking it on was that it was brand spanking... anything we spotted immediately wrong we emailed to the agents on the first day.

 

When I say furniture marks, i mean a few marks where they have touched the wall, nothing major tho... having looked round other rented properties lately, this is palacial.. but you never know I suppose... in my experience the deposit is never 100% secure as they will always look for something to have you on

[MrShed]

The chances of you gettin pursued for the marks on the wall are slim to none, I wouldnt worry about it too much. Just be aware that if they do, there is a small possibility that you may have to pay to get them covered. Would be fairly nitpicky by them, but the possibility is there.

[idcormack]

Thanks MrShed very much indeedy