Private landlords- amend starting date in AST agreement
Discussion
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I am a private landlord and have signed an AST with new tenants and they have recently advised that they would need to delay the starting date.
Instead of the 1st of month they will be moving in 18th of the month (TBC).
2 questions please:
1) Would it be better to draft a new contract? Or can we attach a tenancy amendment letter? Technically this just affects the start date
2) Regarding payment, do I include the pro-rata rate for the incomplete month in the new contract/amendment letter? What is the best way to handle this?
Appreciate any advice. TIA!
I am a private landlord and have signed an AST with new tenants and they have recently advised that they would need to delay the starting date.
Instead of the 1st of month they will be moving in 18th of the month (TBC).
2 questions please:
1) Would it be better to draft a new contract? Or can we attach a tenancy amendment letter? Technically this just affects the start date
2) Regarding payment, do I include the pro-rata rate for the incomplete month in the new contract/amendment letter? What is the best way to handle this?
Appreciate any advice. TIA!
Many thanks for all the advice, greatly appreciated.
Deposit was collected and have been transferred to a protection scheme. I've used DPS.
Prescribed information has also been given to the tenants, also used template provided by DPS.
Contract drafted but not signed, as they've mentioned about the tentative new moving in date.
I will take advice here onboard and will re-draft the contract.
Regarding DPS, I will cancel and re-issue, but will check with the company what's the best course of action.
I've had a look at the prescribed information template but it doesn't seem to indicate tenancy period, so might not need to redo?
edit: I have forwarded the How to Rent guide but never asked for a signature. Is there a better process for this please? Should I ask for signature to confirm they've received and read the guide?
Deposit was collected and have been transferred to a protection scheme. I've used DPS.
Prescribed information has also been given to the tenants, also used template provided by DPS.
Contract drafted but not signed, as they've mentioned about the tentative new moving in date.
I will take advice here onboard and will re-draft the contract.
Regarding DPS, I will cancel and re-issue, but will check with the company what's the best course of action.
I've had a look at the prescribed information template but it doesn't seem to indicate tenancy period, so might not need to redo?
edit: I have forwarded the How to Rent guide but never asked for a signature. Is there a better process for this please? Should I ask for signature to confirm they've received and read the guide?
Edited by anxious_ant on Wednesday 18th May 13:21
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