It looks like i'm going to be evicted... :-(

pinkshoes

Seems odd if you are a model tenant.

If all rent is up to date, and the LL was making excuses and not telling you straight why they're wanting to let it to someone else, then personally I'd not allow any viewings, which legally you are allowed to do. If they make any suggestions that they're going to show people round anyway, then change the locks (retaining old lock). As they're not allowed to just let themselves in, they should never know that the locks have been changed, and you can change them back at the end of the tenancy.

princeofpounds

1) Stop taking it so personally. These things happen.
2) If she is reletting then it likely means that she wants more rent or to rent to someone else. This 'personal' aspect may be nothing to do with you - it might be more to do with who she wants to put in there.
3) You do not have to permit a 'to let' sign going up or viewings.
4) If you really want to fight this then you may well be able to delay things for months by picking holes with her legal process, but she will eventually be able to make you leave.

I would call her again in a few days. If she pleads illness again, just be assertive - tell her that whilst you will of course be moving on in accordance with proper legal notice you find it exceptionally disappointing that she does not have enough grace to give you an explanation, which will take less than three minutes.

Point out that as she is re-letting she either wants more rent or to replace you personally. Given that you would prefer not to be put in this situation again you would like to understand what issues she might have so a problem doesn't arise with the next landlord.

If she then tells you, fine. If it's nasty or personal don't react beyond a 'sorry you feel that way' - it will not help. If it's a misconception then you might wish to try correcting it. If she doesn't then accept you must move on.

Errata

Neither a LL nor a tenant have to give any reason why a tenancy won't be renewed. That's renting. That's why rental contracts are for six months.

willing2learn_3

Thanks everyone I'm at work and trying type on my iPod. The thing that gets me is her timing I know it's her right but having known everything I'm going through at the moment I would have thought out of courtesy
She could have warned me. She didn't have to give an explanation just a warning.

I've been told in the letter that to let signs will go up immediately and I will get 24 hours notice before viewings. I've put a very polite letter through her door today asking if we can work something out, if I don't get a reply before the Easter break I will I inform them that I am not permitting viewings due to my treatment.
Thanks everyone i really appreciate this I will check back tonight.

mustang1

On the viewings point - it may depend on what your contract says. You might be obliged to allow them access for viewings on not less than 24 / 48 hours notice so you might not have a choice.

Hopefully you can work something out with your landlady and sorry you're having a bad time of it lately.

rexmedorum

mustang1 wrote: »

On the viewings point - it may depend on what your contract says. You might be obliged to allow them access for viewings on not less than 24 / 48 hours notice so you might not have a choice.

That's what I always thought but I was assured (by others on this post) that you have the right to decide who you want to allow or not allow in, regardless.
I am still trying to find any relevant links for this though???

pinkshoes

mustang1 wrote: »

On the viewings point - it may depend on what your contract says. You might be obliged to allow them access for viewings on not less than 24 / 48 hours notice so you might not have a choice.

Hopefully you can work something out with your landlady and sorry you're having a bad time of it lately.

It doesn't matter what the contract says; the tenant is legally entitled to quiet enjoyment of the property, and the LL can only have access for an emergency.

http://www.tenancyagreement.com/info/Tenants_Rights.asp

mlz1413

If the agents ring and give you 24 hrs notice just say NO. you don't have to give a reason and as said before you do not have to let strangers into a rental property you are paying for.

If of course the LL is letting you live rent free for the last 2 months on the understanding you will allow viewings than that's different. You could also use the viewings as leverage to get a reference now - ie I will allow viewings on a monday between 5.30pm and 7.30pm if I can have my reference saying that my rent has been on time and I have been a model tenant.

Try not to think that you are being evicted you are actually being given notice to leave and this can be done at any point as long as the correct notice is given, hard to accept sometimes but that is renting.

Also I would insist on an inspection by the agents before your end date (if you're going) so that any issues that may affect your full deposit return can be addressed. Do ensure you have a copy of your signed inventory to hand when they arrive so you can both go through it. Get the agents to put in writing that they are happy with the inspection before the end date and before you hand in the keys.

Marvel1

rexmedorum wrote: »

That's what I always thought but I was assured (by others on this post) that you have the right to decide who you want to allow or not allow in, regardless.
I am still trying to find any relevant links for this though???

Search for "quiet enjoyment".

ruggedtoast

I would be reasonable about the viewings as you will probably need her for a reference with a new property.

If you are unsure what your rights are with regards to viewings, eviction, and housing then Shelter have a lot of information on their website, or presumably you can call them as well.

Maybe you can suggest that all the viewings take place on one day a week. We have used that in the past and previous landlords have agreed.

I dont know what your personal situations are, but you could contact the council and see if you are eligible for a council place. You'd likely have to remain in situ while she goes to court to evict you but it may be worth it.

Edit: unfortunately unless you have a longer contract there is nothing you can do about the section 21. Thats just renting in the UK. Private lets here are seen as a way to allow investors to make money and the government to offload social housing. Secure housing for tenants seems to be a very distant third.