We have been in a rental property for most of our 6 month tenancy. Just before Christmas, I received a phone call from our lettings agent informing us that the landlord had suggested he would like us out of the property at the end of the tenancy.
However, several weeks went by and no Section 21 (Notice to Quit) was ever received. When I called to see what was going on I was told one had been sent, but NOT by recorded delivery so there was no evidence of this. They gave handed a copy of the letter that was sent where it arose that it had in fact been sent to the wrong Post Code, and the Notice to Quit referred to a property with the wrong post code.
The Post Code quoted does not exist, however it is the same post code that is for some reason on our Tenancy Agreement.
We have not found anywhere else to move to. We have always paid the rent and the property is still in good condition. Where would we stand, legally if we decided to remain at the property and how long could we stay for?
2007-02-09 22:38:25 · 4 answers · asked by jonnyjpa 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
you have a good case------------- see solicitor for advice
he cant just put you out.
2007-02-09 22:51:17 · answer #1 · answered by **ZARA** 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It appears that you signed a contract that was only valid for the six month period which means in law that you must vacate the property after the six month period.
Most short-hold agreements are only valid legally for the period agreed to on your contract and the landlord only has to issue you with a section 21 if your period has been extended or,if you are in breach of your agreement.
What the landlord now has to do if you intend to stay on at the property is to issue you with a formal notice to quit or,he can take you to the civil courts to evict you which will incur more costs to yourself.
In law you must give up the property at the expiration of your tenancy agreement.
I would suggest you contact the Citizens Advice Bureau for further clarification however,I have been through this myself and lost the case but,good luck.
2007-02-10 07:54:27 · answer #2 · answered by mentor 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
very simple and easy. you have received "written notice" which is required by law when he handed you a copy of the letter. lets see if it is properly served. did he hand it to you by January 31, 2007. If so, it is proper notice and you must leave on March 1, 2007. If not, you now have a month to month lease. they must give you notice to quit by Feb. 28 and must move by April 1...plenty of time to find a new place.
2007-02-10 08:48:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-02-11 09:58:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋