landlord ending tenancy agreement early, can I get compansation?

Newway

Last friday I've just received a letter from my letting agent saying that
my landlord is terminating the tenancy agreement before the tenancy agreement expires. and it's giving me 2 month notice.
I've had a 1 year agreement and pay like £250 for the agency fee.

Now I am not sure if I can ask for any compensation in such situation?

Thank you.

chewmylegoff

Newway wrote: »

Last friday I've just received a letter from my letting agent saying that
my landlord is terminating the tenancy agreement before the tenancy agreement expires. and it's giving me 2 month notice.
I've had a 1 year agreement and pay like £250 for the agency fee.

Now I am not sure if I can ask for any compensation in such situation?

Thank you.

how far are you into your contract?

is there a "break clause" i.e. something saying that after a certain amount of time (normally 6 months in a 12 month tenancy) either side can give 2 months notice to terminate the tenancy?

Newway

I am in the 4th month and I had a look there is a 6 month break for tenant.

Gwhiz

Newway wrote: »

I am in the 4th month and I had a look there is a 6 month break for tenant.

In that case ignore the LA as they cannot get you out. Assuming that you are sure the break clause is not for LL too!

BitterAndTwisted

If you're absolutely certain that there's no break-cause for the landlord then you cannot be compelled to leave the property until the end of the fixed-term. Your landlord or their agent would need to issue a Section 21 Notice, so take absolutely no notice of any letters.

If it might suit you to leave early you could write to the landlord, pointing out that you are secure in your tenancy until the end of the fixed-term but you might be open to negotiation if the landlord could consider offering you some inducement to give your tenancy up early

RAS

Are you sure about this?

landlords often (should) issue a section 21 notice more of less as soon as the deposit is secured. If it is a S21, then it may be a formality designed to ensure the landlord can terminate the tenancy later.

teeni

You can not be evicted in a fixed term of a tenancy agreement unless there is a break clause which allows for this. In any case you can not be evicted until the end of the first 6 month term (with 2 months notice). a valid notice must be issued and if this has not been done you would have an absolute defence to any possesssion action taken.

You need an expert to check the wording of your tenancy agreement and the notice to ensure that you are fully aware of your rights.

Was your deposit secured in a tds? if not then a s21 cannot be relied upon.

there are too many unanswered questions to be able to give much help here.

theartfullodger

As indicated above, if the situation is as you describe the landlord can't end the tenancy early (unless you are 2 months behind with the rent)

See
http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/renting_and_leasehold/private_tenancies/assured_shorthold_tenancies#2


However you can agree to go early ("Surrender the tenancy") if you want to and can ask for money to do so (and a good reference I suggest),,

Cheers!

Artful