“Unbearable” noise

Our Experts Answer:

A fixed-term tenancy cannot be ended before the term is complete unless there is agreement by both parties or a Tenancy Tribunal order. However, you may find in the small print of your tenancy agreement a clause allowing the assignment of the tenancy, a lot do, so you never know your luck. Your building should have rules in place to ensure all occupants have quiet enjoyment. Many blocks can financially penalise tenants for breaking these rules. So perhaps investigate this? Here is something else to consider though, at the moment it is cheaper to own an apartment rather than to rent one. If you manage to extricate yourself from your tenancy then feel free to call me and I'll take you on a tour of the quietest residential pockets in the central city.