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Evicting tenants so I can move back in!
Missko
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Did you let the flat on an AST basis? If the paperwork is all proper, you should issue them a Section.21 notice when you're in a position to repay the mortgage.0
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Honesty's the best policy. Treat them as you would wish to be done by. Let them know, preferably not by text of the liklihood of you moving back, don't winge about your personal traumas but explain that in a reasonable time for them to find alternatives, you'll need your place back. Regrettably, as tenants in the UK they have few rights (other than to be treated within the law) and little security of tenure.
Life doesn't always go the way you want - so best of luck for being honourable- but guilt won't help! Best wishes0 -
The Shelter Scotland website offers expert housing advice to tenants (not landlords) but contains basic information that will help you understand your legal obligations and their formal rights.
http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/advice_topics/renting_rights0 -
I_have_spoken wrote: »Did you let the flat on an AST basis? If the paperwork is all proper, you should issue them a Section.21 notice when you're in a position to repay the mortgage.
since OP's property is in Scotland there is little point in you describing the English process....as the Scots do it very differently0 -
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So basically after thinking it was going to be their home for years they are going to find out that you want to move back in after only a few months? Not only that, you want them to stay in the property and pay rent for now, but then move out as soon as you have found a job?
I'd say talk to them, preferably in person. Tell them you've had to move back to the area and that you'll be looking to move back into the property. Explain to them that you can't afford for them to leave yet, so you'll hope they'll stay a few more months and then move out without fuss when you are ready. However then offer them something, such as not only will you give them a glowing reference and not be picky with the deposit, you'll be very flexible regarding the move out date and if they move mid-rental period you'll only charge them the days they lived there. This will help them find the right property for them, rather than rush to find the right place and possibly save them money. See how that conversation goes as people can be decent if treated decently.Don't listen to me, I'm no expert!0 -
things change....So basically after thinking it was going to be their home for years they are going to find out that you want to move back in after only a few months? Not only that, you want them to stay in the property and pay rent for now, but then move out as soon as you have found a job?
I'd say talk to them, preferably in person. Tell them you've had to move back to the area and that you'll be looking to move back into the property. Explain to them that you can't afford for them to leave yet, so you'll hope they'll stay a few more months and then move out without fuss when you are ready. However then offer them something, such as not only will you give them a glowing reference and not be picky with the deposit, you'll be very flexible regarding the move out date and if they move mid-rental period you'll only charge them the days they lived there. This will help them find the right property for them, rather than rush to find the right place and possibly save them money. See how that conversation goes as people can be decent if treated decently.Don't trust a forum for advice. Get proper paid advice. Any advice given should always be checked0 -
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They've lived there for 14 months.
I didn't take a deposit from them.
They moved in early and I didn't charge extra rent.
I left them a flatscreen TV.
They have not been badly treated and I don't intend to start treating them badly but, on the other hand, it is my flat and I can't live with my parents/rent another place just to suit them.
They might want to buy their own place in a few years but I'm not selling mine to them.
Then what are you worried about exactly?Don't listen to me, I'm no expert!0 -
Just be honest with them Missko and give them as much notice as possible.You didn't, did you? :rotfl::rotfl:0
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