Estate Agents Admin Fees

[chrissa1]

The renewal of lease on my lovely little flat is up for renewal in, November. I received an email, from the estate agents today, asking me if I wanted to renew it. I do.

They are also charging me £120 for "admin." This has come as a bit of a shock as I live on a pension.

What would the affect be on my tenancy if I refused to pay this?

[ladybirder]

Here's the relevant bit I'm talking about, specifically point 2:

f you have an assured shorthold tenancy, you're usually committed to renting the property for six months or a year.

Before this time is up, you need to decide what to do next. You could:

1. sign a new fixed-term tenancy agreement
2. do nothing and automatically move to a month-to-month tenancy – also known as a periodic or rolling tenancy
3. tell your landlord that you're going to move out at the end of your contract

Read the UK government's guide How to rent for more information on renting a home.

[chrissa1]

Thank for that, ladybirder. Very, very interesting. I Will, speak to my landlord about it.