Evening guys!

I'm writing in on behalf of my uncle and aunty who don't have internet access. Just to give you an idea of the situation: - In December '09 they signed a one year contract to live in one of two brand new attached bungalows, which are owned by the same landlord. Since they moved in, they have had problems with the neighbours (man, woman and child) being noisy at ridiculous times of the night; anywhere from midnight to 6am. There's been hoovering, banging nails in to wall and shouting just to name a few. The man is the worst out of the three.

The landlord has been made aware of the situation a number of times and to honest he seemed quite concerned to start with. He has written several letters to the neighbours asking them to respect their neighbours (my unc & aunt) etc.. After each letter, the neighbours go quiet; but within a few weeks the noise is just a bad as before. It has got that bad, that my aunty is suffering with stress because of the whole situation and the lack of sleep; her doctor has even prescribed her something for it.

In numerous conversations, my uncle has mentioned to the landlord that there is a man living next door; pointing out therefore the woman is committing benefit fraud.

The landlord is now not bothered and has told my uncle to deal with it himself. He even said to my uncle to report her to the benefits people.

Needless to say my uncle has had enough and wants to vacate the property ASAP, is there any legislation or ruling that would allow him to do so without being charged by the landlord for the remainder of the rent until Dec '10? and would also allow him to get his £700 deposit back.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks,

D~