Why was I given a section 21 when i signed my lease?

clutton_2 · 13 October 2007 at 3:39PM

Section 21 suggested form

HOUSING ACT 1988

Section 21 (1)

Assured Shorthold Tenancy

Notice Requiring Possession:

To: insert tenants names Of: 117 Green Street

From: Landlord - insert name and address

I give you Notice under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 that I require possession of the dwelling house known as:

117 Green Street

After the: insert date

Signed:

THE LANDLORD -

Dated:
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At or after the end of a fixed term of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, a court is obliged to issue a Court Order. on request for possession if the Landlord or Landlord’s agent has correctly served a Notice in this form, at least two months prior to the possession requirement date.

The length of the notice (of this Notice) must be at least two months although the Notice may be served at any time.

The Landlord prior to the fixed term cannot terminate the agreement, unless the Tenant(s) has/have broken the terms of the agreement.

The Tenant prior to the fixed term cannot terminate the agreement, unless the Landlord has broken the terms of the agreement

What to do if this Notice is served on you

This Notice is the first step requiring you to give up possession of the Property. You should read it extremely carefully.

Your Landlord cannot make you leave your home without an order for possession issued by a court. By issuing this notice your Landlord is informing you that he intends to seek such a court order should it become necessary, if you are unwilling to vacate the Property on the agreed date.

If you are willing to give up possession of the Property without a court order, you should inform the person who issued and signed this notice as soon as possible and give the date saying when you are prepared to vacate the Property.

All conditions of the agreement still apply during this process and you are still legally obliged to pay the rent and all other financial obligations

If you need advice about this notice, and what you should do about it, take it immediately to Citizens Advice Bureau, a Housing Advice Centre, a Law Centre or a Solicitor.