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Landlord negligence mental condition?

Hello

I truly need help.

I live in a house where I share with more 8 people.

Someone stolen my IPhone that I forgot in the kitchen.

I found out who it was 20 days ago. Unfortunately I can't proof.

Since them I am into anti depression medication because I am very sad to live there and share house with that person. Also I have constant bad dreams with the person

I gave one month notice to my landlord to leave the house and they refuse and say that I need to wait the contract finish. They know what's happening.

There is any law who protect me to leave the property? I am really struggling mentally and I don't want this life for me.

Landlord is fighting back.

What can I do???

Thanks for your help!

Katia

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    You have ^agreed^ to stay in the property for the length of the contract.

    You are liable for rent until the earlier of -

    1) End of contract

    2) New tenant moves into your room (approved by landlord)

    3) You & Landlord agree something different.

    Landlord has no obligation to agree to anything except (1)

    However, why don't you make an attractive offer to the landlord? Maybe if you offer to leave in a months time but pay 2 months rent then the landlord would accept your surrender? The better the offer, the more chance he will accept.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    You need to separate all the issues. Firstly you signed a contract with the landlord to pay rent for the stated period. The law in the UK protects you and the landlord in this respect. So he can hold you to the contract and vice versa.

    Next. If you have had property stolen you should report it to the police. That's what most people do. Also resolve to look after your property in the future.

    I am not surprised that you are not happy having to share with eight others. That would be miserable for anyone. So, with respect, you have brought this problem upon yourself. You will have to wait until the contract ends and try to find a place with far fewer residents. Your doctor may be able to refer you to sheltered accommodation which is more suitable for you. Also, contact the people in the link for advice.

    Source(s): Private landlord. http://www.mind.org.uk/
  • 8 years ago

    If you signed the lease, you are responsible for your share until the end of the lease. Ask if you can pay a "breaking the lease" fee. That will prevent you from owing for the months remaining on the lease. If that is not possible, ask if you can sublease to someone else. If he will allow that, find another tenant and take him or her to the landlord for approval. Otherwise, you are out of luck. Your problems with other tenants are not his problem. Keep your stuff locked in your room.

    Source(s): Certified Paralegal
  • !
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    The landlord isn't responsible for the squabble you are having with a fellow resident. He is perfectly entitled to insist you stick to your contract (you wouldn't like it if he just changed his mind and threw you out if you wanted to stay, would you?).

    You're over-reacting massively to something caused by your own carelessness. Nobody needs anti-depressants because someone nicked their phone - there are other issues as well. Get medical help.

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  • 8 years ago

    You should not move continue here till the contract ends and face that person agressively and find out some proof against him. Come out of the depression.

  • 8 years ago

    I really think you need to talk to someone about this depression..

    go find you Iphone and take it back..

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