Taking over your villa contract

[Colonel Blimp]

I've just been told our landlord has sold our villa and we're looking to rent another one (we're in Springs 1 at the moment). We'd quite like to take over someone else's contract with six months left on it. We need somewhere from Dec? Can anyone help. We'd like 3 beds plus study or maybe four preferably in the early springs. Thanks!

[Elphaba]

I don't believe that you can legally 'take over a contract' as it is written between two specific parties. Bear in mind that sub-leting without aproval is illegal. You may however, find a landlord who would be willing to allow a six month lease.
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[Colonel Blimp]

Originally Posted by Elphaba

I don't believe that you can legally 'take over a contract' as it is written between two specific parties. Bear in mind that sub-leting without aproval is illegal. You may however, find a landlord who would be willing to allow a six month lease.
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People seem really resistant to that though. Thanks for the info - we will investigate further!

[Bigjimbo]

You can take over another contract as long as the landlord gives written permission. It would be generally easier to do a 6 month let. Try using the Rental wanted section of Dubizzle. Failing that you will probably find it easier to get a flexible Landlord in December as demand dries up.

[RPG]

Why not sign up for a year, write in a notice period for getting out of the contract and give the notice as per the agreement

[Elphaba]

Originally Posted by RPG

Why not sign up for a year, write in a notice period for getting out of the contract and give the notice as per the agreement

Because it's rarely as simple as that. Most contracts require notice plus a penalty. Very unusual to get a LL to agree to something different.

[RPG]

I managed it myself, its worth a try

[Elphaba]

Originally Posted by RPG

I managed it myself, its worth a try

Good to hear there are a few sensible landlords around...

[Bigjimbo]

They are out there. Just hard to find. It will severely limit your choice of villa as well as the more desirable villas will not need to be this flexible.