Category: Renting
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How to Legally Leave a Tenancy Early in the UK: Your Rights Explained
Understanding Your Tenancy Agreement A fixed-term tenancy is a rental agreement that lasts for a set period, usually six or twelve months. During this time, both you and your landlord are generally committed to honouring the terms of the contract. This means you’re expected to pay rent and look after the property until the end…
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What to Do If You Receive a Section 21 Eviction Notice in the UK
What is a Section 21 Eviction Notice? A Section 21 eviction notice is a legal document that landlords in England and Wales can use to end an assured shorthold tenancy (AST) without having to give a specific reason. Often called a ‘no-fault’ eviction, this type of notice allows a landlord to regain possession of their…
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Your Rights if Facing Eviction by the Council or Housing Association
Introduction to Eviction by the Council or Housing Association Facing eviction from your council or housing association home can be a stressful and uncertain experience. In the UK, “eviction” means being legally required to leave your home, usually after the landlord – here, the council or a housing association – has followed a set process…
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What to Do If You Receive a Section 8 Eviction Notice in the UK
Understanding a Section 8 Eviction Notice A Section 8 eviction notice is a formal legal notice a landlord can serve to end a tenancy in England and Wales. This notice is issued under Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988, which sets out the specific grounds on which a landlord can seek possession of a…
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Eviction for Unpaid Rent: Your Rights and What to Do About Arrears
Understanding Eviction for Unpaid Rent If you fall behind on your rent, you may be at risk of eviction due to rent arrears. Rent arrears simply means you owe your landlord money because you have missed one or more rent payments. Even if you miss just one payment, your landlord can start the eviction process,…
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Challenging an Eviction: Legal Overview
Understanding Eviction and Your Rights Eviction is the legal process by which a landlord seeks to end your tenancy and require you to leave your home. In the UK, landlords must follow strict rules and procedures set out by law, such as those in the Housing Act 1988 and the Protection from Eviction Act 1977.…
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How to Legally Evict a Tenant as a Private Landlord in the UK
Understanding Eviction for Private Landlords Eviction, in the context of private renting, means a landlord legally requiring a tenant to leave a rented property. For private landlords in the UK, eviction is not simply a matter of asking a tenant to move out. There are strict legal rules to follow, designed to protect both landlords’…
