Hi all
One of my fantastic tenants wants to end their fixed term tenancy (in WA) early. The lease expires at the end of August but they've found another property they'd like to rent coming up at the end of May. They approached me last night to ask if I'd consider letting them out early so they can apply for the new property.
I've told them I'll think about it and get back to them. I've mentioned that if it were agreed on then rent would need to be paid until a new tenant was found and any advertising expenses, etc. would also be due.
I know I don't have to let them out of the lease. In fact, my first thought is to say no. Its not like they have unforeseen circumstances to contend with ... its a 'want' not a 'need'. I'm not about being a hard-head about this ... its just bloody inconvenient to lose them now and have to find someone else when I don't have to (and yes, I realise I'd have to do that when the lease expires in August anyway).
However, I'm mindful of the vindictiveness of some people if they don't get what they want ... and they're in my property. These tenants have been with me for many years and are really nice people (if a little naive I think).
I wondered what everyone else thought ... would you let them end the lease early and move on ... or make them stay.
One of my fantastic tenants wants to end their fixed term tenancy (in WA) early. The lease expires at the end of August but they've found another property they'd like to rent coming up at the end of May. They approached me last night to ask if I'd consider letting them out early so they can apply for the new property.
I've told them I'll think about it and get back to them. I've mentioned that if it were agreed on then rent would need to be paid until a new tenant was found and any advertising expenses, etc. would also be due.
I know I don't have to let them out of the lease. In fact, my first thought is to say no. Its not like they have unforeseen circumstances to contend with ... its a 'want' not a 'need'. I'm not about being a hard-head about this ... its just bloody inconvenient to lose them now and have to find someone else when I don't have to (and yes, I realise I'd have to do that when the lease expires in August anyway).
However, I'm mindful of the vindictiveness of some people if they don't get what they want ... and they're in my property. These tenants have been with me for many years and are really nice people (if a little naive I think).
I wondered what everyone else thought ... would you let them end the lease early and move on ... or make them stay.