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Tenancy Agreement Clause Clarity
Summary
The case involves a dispute over a tenancy agreements break clause, with allegations of misrepresentation and language barriers affecting tenant understanding. The clause allows termination with two months notice but restricts this right until after 24 months of the renewed term. Tenants claim verbal assurances contradicted the written terms, leading to confusion. The case also involves alleged rent arrears, with tenants asserting all payments were made in cash, as insisted by the landlord, but with irregular receipt issuance. The tenants position is strengthened by claims of misrepresentation, language barriers, and evidence of payment, while the landlords reliance on cash payments and lack of documentation weakens their position. Consulting a legal professional is advised to explore options and strengthen arguments.Full Conversation
Is this breaking clause vague or clear, fair for tenants, normal as for tenancy agreements? ; “Either party shall have the right to terminate this agreement by serving to the other party not less than two months’ advance notice in writing, such notice not to expire before the first * calendar months of the renewed term.”
The breaking clause you've provided seems clear in its wording. Here's a breakdown:
- Clear: The clause specifies a two-month notice period.
- Fair for Tenants: It allows both parties to terminate, offering mutual flexibility.
- Normal: Such clauses are common, but the restriction on not expiring before 24 months may vary.
Is there a specific concern or scenario you're dealing with regarding this clause?
- Clear: The clause specifies a two-month notice period.
- Fair for Tenants: It allows both parties to terminate, offering mutual flexibility.
- Normal: Such clauses are common, but the restriction on not expiring before 24 months may vary.
Is there a specific concern or scenario you're dealing with regarding this clause?
Yes, the second part of the clause formating, does this creat any ambiguity to the tenants?
The clause you've provided appears to be clear in its intention: either party can terminate the agreement with two months' notice, but this cannot happen before the first 24 months of the renewed term. The potential for ambiguity may arise if there's confusion about when the "renewed term" starts. Are tenants aware when the renewed term begins in the agreement?
Why giving the right then depriving it? how coul the more clear version be?
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The clause grants the right to terminate the agreement but restricts its exercise until after 24 months of the renewed term. If you're looking for a clearer version, consider specifying the start date of the renewed term explicitly. This can help avoid any confusion about when the notice period can commence. Do you have any specific concerns about tenant understanding or agreement terms?
The clause grants the right to terminate the agreement but restricts its exercise until after 24 months of the renewed term. If you're looking for a clearer version, consider specifying the start date of the renewed term explicitly. This can help avoid any confusion about when the notice period can commence. Do you have any specific concerns about tenant understanding or agreement terms?
yes, tenants think it was not clear enough
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The clause seems generally standard, but if tenants find it unclear, consider revising it for clarity. Here's a suggestion:
"Either party may terminate this agreement with a two-month written notice, effective only after 24 months from the start date of the renewed term, which is [insert date]."
Would you like further assistance with this issue?
The clause seems generally standard, but if tenants find it unclear, consider revising it for clarity. Here's a suggestion:
"Either party may terminate this agreement with a two-month written notice, effective only after 24 months from the start date of the renewed term, which is [insert date]."
Would you like further assistance with this issue?
Is this a common breaking clause in the UK housing tenancy agreements?
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In the UK, break clauses are common in tenancy agreements. The one you've shared is typical, allowing termination with notice after a specified period. However, the *-month restriction might be less common. It's crucial for clarity to include specific dates to avoid tenant confusion.
In the UK, break clauses are common in tenancy agreements. The one you've shared is typical, allowing termination with notice after a specified period. However, the *-month restriction might be less common. It's crucial for clarity to include specific dates to avoid tenant confusion.
How can I challenge its clarity against the landlord in the court, the tenants are not native speakers and the agent verbally assured the tenants that they have the right to 2 months notice at any time.
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To challenge the clause's clarity in court, consider these steps:
- Gather evidence of the agent's verbal assurance, like emails or messages.
- Highlight any language barriers affecting tenant understanding.
- Consult with a legal professional to assess the likelihood of success and representation.
Is there any specific evidence you have regarding the agent's verbal assurance?
To challenge the clause's clarity in court, consider these steps:
- Gather evidence of the agent's verbal assurance, like emails or messages.
- Highlight any language barriers affecting tenant understanding.
- Consult with a legal professional to assess the likelihood of success and representation.
Is there any specific evidence you have regarding the agent's verbal assurance?
No
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While you have a potential case regarding the clarity of the clause and the agent's verbal assurance, the lack of evidence might weaken it. Consider consulting a legal professional to explore possible options, such as mediation or negotiation with the landlord, before pursuing court action.
While you have a potential case regarding the clarity of the clause and the agent's verbal assurance, the lack of evidence might weaken it. Consider consulting a legal professional to explore possible options, such as mediation or negotiation with the landlord, before pursuing court action.
Give me a good argument based on what you know far now so I can use
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Here's a potential argument you could use:
- Ambiguity in Communication: The agent's verbal assurance contradicted the written clause, leading tenants to believe they could terminate with two months' notice at any time.
- Language Barrier: As non-native speakers, the tenants might have misunderstood the complex legal wording, exacerbated by the lack of clear dates in the clause.
- Unfair Restriction: The *-month restriction is atypical and not clearly communicated, creating an unfair expectation for the tenants.
Consider these points and consult a legal professional for tailored advice.
Here's a potential argument you could use:
- Ambiguity in Communication: The agent's verbal assurance contradicted the written clause, leading tenants to believe they could terminate with two months' notice at any time.
- Language Barrier: As non-native speakers, the tenants might have misunderstood the complex legal wording, exacerbated by the lack of clear dates in the clause.
- Unfair Restriction: The *-month restriction is atypical and not clearly communicated, creating an unfair expectation for the tenants.
Consider these points and consult a legal professional for tailored advice.
More arguments please
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Here are additional arguments you might consider:
- Reasonable Expectation: Tenants had a reasonable expectation of flexibility based on the agent's verbal assurance, which should be honored.
- Consumer Rights: Under UK consumer protection laws, terms should be clear and not misleading, supporting the tenants' misunderstanding claim.
- Good Faith: The lack of clarity and verbal assurances may indicate that the landlord did not act in good faith, which could be a point of contention.
Consult a legal professional to strengthen these arguments further.
Here are additional arguments you might consider:
- Reasonable Expectation: Tenants had a reasonable expectation of flexibility based on the agent's verbal assurance, which should be honored.
- Consumer Rights: Under UK consumer protection laws, terms should be clear and not misleading, supporting the tenants' misunderstanding claim.
- Good Faith: The lack of clarity and verbal assurances may indicate that the landlord did not act in good faith, which could be a point of contention.
Consult a legal professional to strengthen these arguments further.
this is the full explanation: The memorandum dated * April * was represented verbally by the Claimant’s agents as containing a two-month break clause available at any time, not limited to 24 months.
A Lexstone representative telephoned the first defendant confirming this term; the Defendant relied upon that assurance when signing. The written clause later proved ambiguous,
Mohamed Homsi, whose English is limited, signed in reliance on the Defendant’s translation and the landlord’s verbal assurances. The landlord’s wife pursued signature urgently, coinciding with superficial “repairs” to the mould—reinforcing the inference of misrepresentation. Also, the claimant wife was the one who is giving directions and monitoring our access to the documents (voice records transcribed attached) So even on the Memorandum, the Lexstone heading was used and breaking clause second part that deprives us from the right to terminate our tenancy had been added by the claimant and his wife.
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It seems you've gathered substantial details about the circumstances surrounding the break clause in your tenancy agreement. Here are some points to consider:
- Misrepresentation: The verbal assurances and the urgency imposed by the landlord’s wife could indicate misrepresentation.
- Language Barrier: The limited English proficiency of tenants may have contributed to misunderstandings.
- Inconsistency: The discrepancy between verbal and written terms can be a strong point of dispute.
Given these points, consulting a legal professional to explore your options might be beneficial. Is there anything specific you would like more information on?
It seems you've gathered substantial details about the circumstances surrounding the break clause in your tenancy agreement. Here are some points to consider:
- Misrepresentation: The verbal assurances and the urgency imposed by the landlord’s wife could indicate misrepresentation.
- Language Barrier: The limited English proficiency of tenants may have contributed to misunderstandings.
- Inconsistency: The discrepancy between verbal and written terms can be a strong point of dispute.
Given these points, consulting a legal professional to explore your options might be beneficial. Is there anything specific you would like more information on?
I am the claimant, give me an overview about this case.
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This case involves a dispute over alleged rent arrears and the clarity of a break clause in a tenancy agreement. The First Defendant, Mrs. Zeidan, claims that all rent payments were made in cash at the Claimant's insistence, with irregular receipt issuance and potential misrepresentation of financial records. Mrs. Zeidan also challenges the validity of a *-month restriction in the break clause, arguing it was misrepresented verbally and not clearly communicated. The Defendant contends that language barriers and verbal assurances were misleading.
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This case involves a dispute over alleged rent arrears and the clarity of a break clause in a tenancy agreement. The First Defendant, Mrs. Zeidan, claims that all rent payments were made in cash at the Claimant's insistence, with irregular receipt issuance and potential misrepresentation of financial records. Mrs. Zeidan also challenges the validity of a *-month restriction in the break clause, arguing it was misrepresented verbally and not clearly communicated. The Defendant contends that language barriers and verbal assurances were misleading.
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It seems like a complex case involving potential misrepresentation, unclear tenancy terms, and alleged rent arrears. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
It seems like a complex case involving potential misrepresentation, unclear tenancy terms, and alleged rent arrears. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
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This case involves complex issues of potential misrepresentation, unclear tenancy terms, and alleged rent arrears, making it a strong candidate for legal assistance.
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This case involves complex issues of potential misrepresentation, unclear tenancy terms, and alleged rent arrears, making it a strong candidate for legal assistance.
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you tell me which position is stronger?
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Based on the document provided, the First Defendant, Mrs. ****h Zeidan, appears to have a stronger position due to:
- Misrepresentation Allegations: Claims that verbal assurances contradicted the written clause.
- Language Barrier: Limited English proficiency affecting understanding.
- Evidence of Payment: Statements and WhatsApp messages indicating consistent cash payments.
The Claimant's reliance on cash payments and lack of proper documentation weakens his position.
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Based on the document provided, the First Defendant, Mrs. ****h Zeidan, appears to have a stronger position due to:
- Misrepresentation Allegations: Claims that verbal assurances contradicted the written clause.
- Language Barrier: Limited English proficiency affecting understanding.
- Evidence of Payment: Statements and WhatsApp messages indicating consistent cash payments.
The Claimant's reliance on cash payments and lack of proper documentation weakens his position.
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