Can I end my tenancy by way of early surrender?

Hi. I rented a flat from March last year, it had a ten month break clause. I had to move house for to change of job in January, leaving 2 months on my rental agreement. The landlord asked that I pay for the remaining two months rent, council tax, electricity and water. which I did. But is that legal? Also considering they've already rented out the flat? Pls advise.

Public Answer

Thank you for your enquiry.

It appears that your contract has ended by way of either express or implied surrender. Usually this will be an express surrender if a document was signed agreeing the terms of leaving prior to the end of the tenancy. If both parties show intention to end the tenancy by way of certain actions, this is likely to be an implied surrender.

If you and the landlord have mutually agreed to end the tenancy this is likely to be an accepted surrender of the tenancy early. Depending on your agreement, your landlord may still claim for the outstanding rent.

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