Conset-to-let and Sabbatical?

franklee

mrsteveo wrote: »

wow... thanks for the info. I never knew. To be honest though, in an affluent area just off the city of London I doubt this sort of thing would actually be an issue in real life for my apartment, but its good to be informed. I've known countless people who have had notice issued by their landlord for various reasons (ie. wanted to sell, wanted their own nephew to move in, etc) and although what you are saying may be correct (not had a chance to look into in) I don't think practically it comes up as a real issue in apartments within walking distance of "the square mile"

It can come up anywhere. Just because your friends didn't know their rights doesn't mean that's universally the case. Surely within walking distance of "the square mile" people are going to be well read enough to know how to find out their rights should they need them. A typical instance of when a tenant overstays the section 21 notice period is if they are in the middle of buying a property and can't commit to a new let elsewhere, or perhaps they have other commitments like finishing exams or travelling for work so need to delay a move.

& GM is correct.

G_M

mrsteveo wrote: »

wow... thanks for the info..... To be honest though, in an affluent area just off the city of London I doubt this sort of thing would actually be an issue in real life........) I don't think practically it comes up as a real issue in apartments within walking distance of "the square mile"

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Sorry. But just because you've never come across this does not mean it does not happen.

It can happen in any location, with any 'catagory' of tenant, in any style of property.

Yes, as I said, the vast majority of tenants move out when the tenancy is due to end or when served a S21.

But if you are returning from sabatical expecting to move straight back into your home, with no alternative accomodation available, you are taking a massive risk.

Read also the link in my first post (8).

G_M

I hesitate to sound like a pessimistic, negative doom-bringer but.....

Many naive/amatuer LLs (like yourself!), and even well-experienced ones, and agents, make a minor procedural error on a S21 Notice (required as first step to regain possession).

When the case comes to court, the judge rules the S21 Notice as invalid.

The LL then has to serve a new S21 giving another 2 months to the tenant before he can even re-apply to court, and then wait for new court date (1 month) etc.

Thrugelmir

G_M wrote: »

I hesitate to sound like a pessimistic, negative doom-bringer .....

You're not. Common sense really to consider all the potential risks.

franklee

The he ends up homeless due to a dastardly tenant the OP could always buy a tent and then go to the media. I believe this method works if you're affluent