Agreed move in date later than tenancy agreement - when does contract term end?

[Pistol]

Help please. I agreed with my tenant (in writing) for her move in date to be later than what was documented in the tenancy agreement. The tenant now wants to move out at the end date stated in the tenancy agreement rather than the 3 month contract date after they moved in? Can I hold them to a 3 month contract? The deposit was registered with DPS on the date they moved in with a three month term. Thanks

[theartfullodger]

If tenant has a signed contract with a stated end date of course they can leave on that day: They don't need to give any notice.

Was deposit protected more than 30 days after it was paid? If so tenant is entitled to sue you for up to 3xdeposit.

[jpkeates]

The move in date doesn't have to coincide with the tenancy agreement start date.
The tenancy doesn't begin until they move in, but the contract does.

I don't think you have much choice (as long as they're not asking for any rent back) and don't leave yourself in the position that you have separate agreements that vary the main contract outside the main contract. Next time, re-issue the tenancy agreement with the amended dates.

[KTC]

https://forums.landlordzone.co.uk/fo...125#post823125

Although the term does not start until the tenant is in occupation, for the purpose of determining when the tenancy ends the expressed start date still applies. Thus, if the agreement says that the term is six months starting on 1st January it will end on 30th June irrespective of when the tenant goes into occupation.