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section 21 notice to quit

hi, i have just received a notice to quit from my landlord, i have lived in the house 2 year now and got this notice.
the landlord has not personally contacted me to explain this but it says i need to sign it and send it back to her.
does anyone know if this means i have to leave??
the notice came with a letter that says

as you are aware by now, at this stage in your tenancy i am obliged to serve upon you a notice to quit.
this document is enclosed in duplicate and i shall be obliged if you will sign one copy where indicated and return the same to me please as quickly as possible.
this is a statutory requirement of the tenancy and i do not anticipate any problems in offering you a new tenancy prior to expiration of the existing one on the 22nd july 2011.

i dont understand what this means can anyone help??
thanks
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  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 35,924 Forumite
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    When you say, just recieved, when exactly?

    I suspect your LL is already to late to serve a section 21 notice for your departure on July 22.
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
  • 1111
    1111 Posts: 260 Forumite
    hi, it came tuesday dated 20th may
  • whitewing
    whitewing Posts: 11,852 Forumite
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    That sounds weird. Do they mean they want you out? Or they want to give you a new contract?
    :heartsmil When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of "Me too!" be sure to cherish them. Because these weirdos are your true family.
  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 35,924 Forumite
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    1111 wrote: »
    hi, it came tuesday dated 20th may

    any date mark on the envelope?
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
  • 1111
    1111 Posts: 260 Forumite
    thats what i dont understand they had survayers to look at the house about 3 month ago
  • 1111
    1111 Posts: 260 Forumite
    nope it just had a stamp but didnt have a postage stamp
  • whitewing
    whitewing Posts: 11,852 Forumite
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    RAS, is it possible that the old landlord has sold the house but the new one wants to keep OP on?

    I wouldn't sign anything until it has been clarified.
    :heartsmil When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of "Me too!" be sure to cherish them. Because these weirdos are your true family.
  • jjlandlord
    jjlandlord Posts: 5,099 Forumite
    1111 wrote: »
    hi, i have just received a notice to quit from my landlord, i have lived in the house 2 year now and got this notice.
    the landlord has not personally contacted me to explain this but it says i need to sign it and send it back to her.

    A section 21 notice is not a notice to quit. It just entitles the landlord to seek a possession order in court after it expires.
    Your tenancy does not end until you surrender it, or are evicted by bailiffs.

    Do not sign and return it! Looks like your landlord is hoping you will graciously provide a proof of service... Remember he will need such proof if he start court proceedings.

    You should provide dates stated on the notice and date and fixed term period of your tenancy for us to check the notice's validity.
    1111 wrote: »
    this is a statutory requirement of the tenancy and i do not anticipate any problems in offering you a new tenancy prior to expiration of the existing one on the 22nd july 2011.

    This is absolutely not a statutory requirement!
    Looks like your landlord is confused or trying to pressurize you into a new fixed term.

    When your current fixed term ends, if you remain in occupation a statutory periodic tenancy will arise. You'll be able to leave on a month notice and your landlord will be able to serve you a s.21 notice to expire on 2 months notice.
  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 35,924 Forumite
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    1111 wrote: »
    nope it just had a stamp but didnt have a postage stamp


    First or second class stamp?
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
  • 1111
    1111 Posts: 260 Forumite
    hi, it was second class
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