Tenancy situation ruining Uni

[Shurze]

I've got an issue with my tenancy and was hoping you guys might be able to offer me some advice.

Basically, I moved into rented accommodation in october 2010 with a mate from Uni. it is a 5 bedroom house and each tenant rents a room within the house rather than the house as a whole. When we moved in we where told that only other student would move into the remaining rooms and as a result of this, we decided to go ahead with it... anyway fast forward 7 months and EVERYTHING has gone to st.

1. We moved in on the 15th October and as a result they said we could claim back half the months rent for that period. After countless phone calls they are claiming that I owe them money and they won't be refunding the half months rent for when I wasn't even a tenant there! (I have never missed a payment!)

2. After telling us both that only students would move in to the property, 3 unemployed 30 something year olds are now living here! this wouldn't normally be much of a problem but they are refusing to pay me there share of the bills! As I was the first to move in all the utilities are in my name, so I am stuck with paying and there is nothing I can do! I cant cancel the accounts until my tenancy agreement is up.

I need to get out ASAP! Is there any way I can end my tenancy early? for example, can I just pay the remaining 2 months rent, end my tenancy, get my deposit and go?

I tried to keep it as short as possible.. There is more but I dont want to end up writing an essay.

Thanks for any advice in advance!

Shurze

[poo at Paul's]

Maybe cut the services off, move out, dont pay any more rent, and use the cash for a soicitor?

Or suck it up, pay what you're due to legally, put it down to experience and move on.

[mk1fan]

you'll find help on landlordzone.co.uk

Plenty of knowledgeable landlords and tenants who are happy to offer impartial advice.