Assured Shorthold Tenancy Question

N79

tbs624 wrote: »

No argument about it being the LLs prerogative.

I have an argument with it but the law is as the law is!

The OP has asked what rights s/he has. In the first post there is this

"This agreement came to an end around the middle of June."

and this

"Yesterday we received two copies of another shorthold tenancy agreement, dated from the start of next week."

LOL.
As we both know, LAs are apt to spout rubbish to Ts.

Not just Ts, LLs and the general public as well!:D

The point is that the T needs to be aware of that it's not just a case of the LA saying "you must sign this here and now" and the T must do as bid.

If the OP's Stat Periodic is running "mid-month" to mid month then the LA cannot unilaterally decide that a new FT will have to apply from, say, the 27th of this month because the SP's current "rental period" would be running through until mid August and the LA/LL has to honour that. Extra time to consider options and discuss direct with the LL is always useful.

Thanks - I can't argue with what your saying. I would go further and say even if the dates did line up then the LA/LL should honour the next rental period of the tenancy as that is what they are required to do.

As always, a clear idea of the T's wishes followed by calm negotiation with the LL is the way to go. It never hurts for Ts to know a bit of tenancy law so that they are not bullied. No one should ever sign a document because a LL / LA tells them to.

tbs624

N79 wrote: »

I Not just Ts, LLs and the general public as well!:D

Probably to their own grandmothers too..........;)

N79 wrote: »

Thanks - I can't argue with what your saying. I would go further and say even if the dates did line up then the LA/LL should honour the next rental period of the tenancy as that is what they are required to do.

Yes, assuming no s21 previously served, the LA could not effectively serve one until the mid August date:-)

N79 wrote: »

As always, a clear idea of the T's wishes followed by calm negotiation with the LL is the way to go. It never hurts for Ts to know a bit of tenancy law so that they are not bullied. No one should ever sign a document because a LL / LA tells them to.

In total agreement:D