Want To Give Notice

[MyBlackHen]

I have rented this property for 10 years, on a yearly contract.
I wish to move to another area for work reasons, and I am told I can only give notice of termination at ONE point in the year, ie. 2 months before the renewal comes up..
Can this be correct? Is there anything I can do about it?

[ummmm]

Usually you have to give 'X' amount of notice. Never heard of it being at a certain point of the year. Re-read you contract.

[EcclesCake]

What does it say in your contract?

[ganesh]

Totally depends on the contract. I have rented twice. The first one was a 6 month contract followed by a rolling 2 months notice,that gives your landlord a couple of months to find new tenants.
The second time was a 6 month renewal each time. More annoying I agree! Ask for the former when you re-sign your contract.

[themas]

It seems you are on a fixed term 1 year contract, in which case it is correct that you cannot give notice to end the contract during the year. However, you do not have to give notice if you intend to leave at the end of the year. You just don't sign any new contract. It would be better if you did give some notice so the landlord/agent know they will have to get a new tenant.

If you want to leave during the year you could try to negotiate an arrangement where the agent attempts to get a new tenant, & you accept responsibility for the rent up to the time a new tenant moves in. However, this could leave you paying the rent for several months after moving out if they find it difficult to get a new tenant (or don't bother to try while you are still paying).

[MyBlackHen]

Thank you all for your help.

[tonywiltshire]

You could try to surrender your tenancy with the agreement of your landlord, you also need to study the express terms your tenancy agreement.