{"id":59028,"date":"2025-08-11T03:07:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T03:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/59028\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T03:07:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T03:07:10","slug":"jess-had-three-months-to-move-out-of-her-rental-after-giving-notice-what-she-did-next-left-her-landlord-fuming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/59028\/","title":{"rendered":"Jess had three months to move out of her rental after giving notice. What she did next left her landlord fuming"},"content":{"rendered":"

A tenant has sparked a dispute with her landlord after refusing to vacate the property, despite receiving a three-month notice to find a new home.<\/p>\n

Renter Jess had informed her landlord in March that she was going to move out of the home 12 weeks from the date on the email.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But in the days leading up to her move-out date, her landlord sent her three reminders – only to receive no response from Jess.<\/p>\n

He sent another follow-up email the day before her move-out date.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Morning Jess. Just checking in, when can I collect the keys today? New tenants are moving in tomorrow and I’ve got cleaners booked for this afternoon,’ he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Also, I’ve emailed a few times this week asking for confirmation. The move-out date’s been agreed since March. I really need to know where things stand.’<\/p>\n

However, things didn’t go to plan when she finally replied to his email.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Hey, yeah sorry, meant to message.\u00a0Things have been really hectic and I haven’t had time to get everything sorted. Is there any chance I can have a few extra days? I’m just really overwhelmed right now,’ she explained in the email.<\/p>\n

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A tenant has sparked a dispute with her landlord after refusing to vacate the property, despite receiving a three-month notice to find a new home<\/p>\n

However, the landlord refused to extend her stay.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Jess, the tenancy ends today. You confirmed in writing on 4th April that you’d be vacating by the 22nd. I’ve sent three reminders this week with no reply,’ he replied.<\/p>\n

‘I’ve signed the next tenant and given them a key collection time. The flat needs to be empty and cleaned today. There’s no flexibility on this.’<\/p>\n

Seeking sympathy, Jess struggled to understand why her landlord wouldn’t allow her to stay a little longer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘I just think it’s a bit unfair. I’ve been a decent tenant, never missed rent. Now I’m asking for two more days and you’re acting like I’ve done something wrong,’ she said.<\/p>\n

‘It’s not like I’m refusing to leave. I just need until the weekend. Don’t understand why you’re being like this.’<\/p>\n

The landlord then threatened Jess with a negative tenancy reference if she fails to move out on her vacating day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Because this isn’t how tenancies work. You don’t get to extend your stay on the day you’re meant to be out. I’ve got a legally binding agreement. The new tenant is in a chain. You staying longer disrupts everything,’ he explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘If you delay this move, I’ll have to flag it when asked for a reference.’<\/p>\n

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Renter Jess had informed her landlord in March that she was going to move out of the home 12 weeks from the date on the email (file image)<\/p>\n

Struggling to understand the landlord’s explanation, Jess responded: ‘Wow. So that’s how it is then. After everything, you’re threatening to ruin my next tenancy because I’m struggling?<\/p>\n

‘You know what, forget it, you can come get the keys when I’m ready. I’m not rushing because you made plans without checking with me,’ she continued.<\/p>\n

The landlord replied: ‘Look Jess, I sympathise with your situation, but you’ve had months to prepare for today. I cannot extend your tenancy. It’s time to move on.’<\/p>\n

Refusing to back down, Jess ended the email with: ‘I said I’ll leave when I’m ready. If they’re in a rush, that’s not my problem.’<\/p>\n

It’s unclear what happened next between the tenant and landlord – but British property strategist Jack Rooke<\/a> re-shared the pair’s heated email exchange.<\/p>\n

Jack suggested he was on the landlord’s side because he thought Jess was given a reasonable amount of time to move out.<\/p>\n

‘She had three months to move out\u2026 Then said she’d leave when she’s ready. Is this tenant reasonable or just entitled?’ Jack said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

His video has been viewed more than 100,000 times with many divided over the situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘The landlord should not give a date for a new tenant to move in until the previous tenant is out. Poor planning by the landlord,’ one said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Jess is wrong, but the landlord isn’t being smart either. He’s left zero room for error and that’s on him,’ another suggested.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘I’m usually pro tenant but I am having a hard time backing the tenant. It is a business transaction and there was an agreement in place and Jess broke the agreement. Usually people have to be out at midnight,’ one shared.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Wow Jess is completely in the wrong here. You have handed notice regardless of the situation – you HAVE to be out by the date stated. I do think however having a new tenant move in literally the day after is a bit crazy,’ another added.<\/p>\n

Read the email exchange between tenant Jess and landlord <\/p>\n

LANDLORD: Morning Jess. Just checking in, when can I collect the keys today? New tenants are moving in tomorrow and I’ve got cleaners booked for this afternoon<\/p>\n

Also, I’ve emailed a few times this week asking for confirmation. The move-out date’s been agreed since March. I really need to know where things stand.<\/p>\n

TENANT JESS:\u00a0Hey, yeah sorry, meant to message.\u00a0Things have been really hectic and I haven’t had time to get everything sorted. Is there any chance I can have a few extra days? I’m just really overwhelmed right now.<\/p>\n

LANDLORD: Jess, the tenancy ends today. You confirmed in writing on 4th April that you’d be vacating by the 22nd. I’ve sent three reminders this week with no reply.<\/p>\n

I’ve signed the next tenant and given them a key collection time. The flat needs to be empty and cleaned today. There’s no flexibility on this.<\/p>\n

TENANT JESS:\u00a0I just think it’s a bit unfair. I’ve been a decent tenant, never missed rent. Now I’m asking for two more days and you’re acting like I’ve done something wrong.<\/p>\n

It’s not like I’m refusing to leave. I just need until the weekend. Don’t understand why you’re being like this.<\/p>\n

LANDLORD: Because this isn’t how tenancies work. You don’t get to extend your stay on the day you’re meant to be out. I’ve got a legally binding agreement. The new tenant is in a chain. You staying longer disrupts everything.<\/p>\n

If you delay this move, I’ll have to flag it when asked for a reference.<\/p>\n

TENANT JESS:\u00a0Wow. So that’s how it is then. After everything, you’re threatening to ruin my next tenancy because I’m struggling?\u00a0<\/p>\n

You know what, forget it, you can come get the keys when I’m ready. I’m not rushing because you made plans without checking with me.<\/p>\n

LANDLORD: Look Jess, I sympathise with your situation, but you’ve had months to prepare for today. I cannot extend your tenancy. It’s time to move on.<\/p>\n

TENANT JESS:\u00a0I said I’ll leave when I’m ready. If they’re in a rush, that’s not my problem.<\/p>\n

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