If you have a break clause, they can only pursue you that far. They can't pursue you for rent from when a new tenant moves in, but beware, they know that you're liable to the break clause and so it won't be a top priority for them to let it out again.
The commission... there will be something in your contract probably saying they can reclaim fees that they have to refund to the Landlord from when you move out. You should only have to do this up to the break clause but it depends on the contract.
They can't pursue you for more than you have, but they will probably try to work up a payment schedule with you to clear the debt. They may lay a charge against any standing assets you have as a bad debt runs out after 6 years or so.
I might suggest you try to find a replacement for yourself. As I said, they might be less than helpful replacing you. I'm not sure of Foxtons Tenancy Change-over policy, but if you can replace yourself, you may be able to lower what they charge you on their commission.
Be careful with your deposit. They can't deduct without your agreement, but they will try to make deductions for anything and everything, and they will over charge you for everything. This you can fight, regardless of their contract.
Best of Luck!
If you need more help, contact the Citizens Advice Bureau. They will at the very least be able to point you to people who can help you directly.
Breaking contract
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If you have a break clause, they can only pursue you that far. They can't pursue you for rent from when a new tenant moves in, but beware, they know that you're liable to the break clause and so it won't be a top priority for them to let it out again.
The commission... there will be something in your contract probably saying they can reclaim fees that they have to refund to the Landlord from when you move out. You should only have to do this up to the break clause but it depends on the contract.
They can't pursue you for more than you have, but they will probably try to work up a payment schedule with you to clear the debt. They may lay a charge against any standing assets you have as a bad debt runs out after 6 years or so.
I might suggest you try to find a replacement for yourself. As I said, they might be less than helpful replacing you. I'm not sure of Foxtons Tenancy Change-over policy, but if you can replace yourself, you may be able to lower what they charge you on their commission.
Be careful with your deposit. They can't deduct without your agreement, but they will try to make deductions for anything and everything, and they will over charge you for everything. This you can fight, regardless of their contract.
Best of Luck!
If you need more help, contact the Citizens Advice Bureau. They will at the very least be able to point you to people who can help you directly.