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should I give Tenant notice now

jstvj
jstvj Posts: 364 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
Due to health reasons I had to move to a more convenient property and let my house in January. The rent was paid on February and March, but tenant missed April and now this months which was due yesterday.


Should I give notice now, which I understand involves a form called a section 21.. Is this something I can do myself and can some kind person explain what the procedure is please ?
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  • PlutoinCapricorn
    PlutoinCapricorn Posts: 4,598 Forumite
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    Have you asked the tenant why they have not paid?
    Who having known the diamond will concern himself with glass?

    Rudyard Kipling


  • agrinnall
    agrinnall Posts: 23,344 Forumite
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    To be honest, if you are already a LL but don't have any idea how to give notice I'd say that the chances of you getting it right are probably low. Perhaps a quick visit to a solicitor to do the paperwork might be a good investment.
  • Pixie5740
    Pixie5740 Posts: 14,515 Forumite
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    I'm assuming that since you mention a Section 21 the property is in England or Wales.

    What sort of tenancy is in place? Fixed term or periodic?

    Is there a particular reason why you would choose a Section 21 over a Section 8 notice?

    See Ending/Renewing an AST for more information.
  • LandyAndy
    LandyAndy Posts: 26,377 Forumite
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    Pixie5740 wrote: »
    I'm assuming that since you mention a Section 21 the property is in England or Wales.

    What sort of tenancy is in place? Fixed term or periodic?

    Is there a particular reason why you would choose a Section 21 over a Section 8 notice?

    See Ending/Renewing an AST for more information.


    Started in January, so fixed term I guess.


    OP what is the term of the tenancy? And the exact start date?
  • Pixie5740
    Pixie5740 Posts: 14,515 Forumite
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    LandyAndy wrote: »
    Started in January, so fixed term I guess.

    Possibly but it could also be a Contractual Periodic Tenancy.
  • jstvj
    jstvj Posts: 364 Forumite
    PlutoinCapricorn wrote: »
    Have you asked the tenant why they have not paid?

    Yes, they have vets bills to pay for their horse.
  • PlutoinCapricorn
    PlutoinCapricorn Posts: 4,598 Forumite
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    The first step is to discuss the problem with the tenant. Section 21 can end with the bailiffs being involved as councils advise tenants to hang on for as long as possible.
    Who having known the diamond will concern himself with glass?

    Rudyard Kipling


  • PlutoinCapricorn
    PlutoinCapricorn Posts: 4,598 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Did the tenant offer to pay the balance soon? Rent is a high priority commitment.
    Who having known the diamond will concern himself with glass?

    Rudyard Kipling


  • jstvj
    jstvj Posts: 364 Forumite
    I issued an AST on January 12th when the first months rent was paid in advance. Feb and Mar were paid on time by direct debit, but April and yesterday is owed. I have just read up on Section 8 which seems to be the best option. As the rent in paid a month in advance, when should I issue the notice. Do I have to wait until July 12th ?
  • jstvj
    jstvj Posts: 364 Forumite
    PlutoinCapricorn wrote: »
    Did the tenant offer to pay the balance soon? Rent is a high priority commitment.

    Tenant just says she can't afford to pay.
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