what does this mean?

natandchris10

I have another thread going at th moment. Just wondered if someone can help me find the meaning of this;

In the tenancy agreement it says nothing about notice. all it says is a term of 6 months.

question;

what does this mean;

2.The agreement creates an assured shorthold tenanct within Part l chapter ll of the housing act 1988. this means that when the term expires the landlord can recover possession as set out in section 21 of that act unless the landlord gives the tenant s notice under paragraph 2 of section 2A to that act stating that the tenancy is no longer an assured shorthold tenancy.

is this about notice? i have tried google but no results

G_M

At the end of 6 months the tenancy ends and you can just move out. You do not need to give notice.

However, under the housing act, you have additional rights. Although the tenancy ends after 6 months, if you do NOT leave, the landlord cannot simply 'evict' you. He needs to follow a procedure and get a court order. (This starts by him giving you a S21 Notice, telling you that in two months time he may take you to court.)

This is not ideal for either side as it costs money, takes time, means you'll not get references from him etc, so it is far better to agree with the LL whether you want to stay or leave amicably. But as a last resort, you do have those rights.

edit: Aaagh! just seen your identical thread. Please delete this one!