Tenancy Extension Fees

Princey

Princey

Princey

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Hi Guys,

I need some advise as I'm pretty rattled about this.

I'm currently renting a property and I have been for 4 years in August, each time the AST has been extended 12 months rather than moving on a periodic tenancy which occurred a £60 'admin' fee each time, high but manageable. However for my 5th year's renewal they now want a £144 'admin' fee which I find totally unjustifiable and unreasonable and I am desperate not to pay just out of principle. It feels like they are doing it 'just because'. When I signed up initially my declaration (linked) said it would be £60 to extend but I'm not sure if that's just the 1st instance and my tenancy agreement has no mention on renewal fees. Has anybody been in this situation before?

http://marwoodhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MARWOOD_Sutton_Reservation_Form.pdf
 
How can they be ignored? Did you just end up on a periodic rolling tenancy then? I will be calling them in the morning and if that leads nowhere I will call the landlord explaining that why after 4 years I am leaving.
 
Well I have been re-reading all the small print in my agreement and I found this. I'm not very good with the legal talk and what not but that reads to me like I should only be charged £36 each time?

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Thanks for the all the advice guys. I will be calling them on Monday quoting the prices in my contract and also what was signed on the declaration, I will also be contacting the landlord directly. I will keep you updated.
 
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