Asked to move out by landlord - now being let out again!

chucknorris

Russe11 wrote: »

I have heard of some landlords that don't like tenants for long periods (6 to 12 months max) because in their words "what if they gain an rights?".

It may be that the owner wants to sell, but has above market value in mind, only way to test the price is if there is a vacant possession other wise its not going to be very attractive.

Yes that is correct, if you live in the property for more than 12 months the landlord is no allowed to legally kill you, and if he did kill a tenant after 12 months, then he would have to pay a £5 fine.

G_M

You had rights while you were there, however it appears from what little you say that you gave up those rights and agreed to move out (and presumaby end the tenancy).

Once the tenancy ended, the ex-landlord is free to do what he wishes. The time to question his actions/motives/intentions was before the tenancy ended.

Too late now.

ScorpiondeRooftrouser

theartfullodger wrote: »

Did he serve you any valid notices (probably headed "section 21")>??

Did he then take you to court??

Did he get a court possession order??

Did the bailiffs then write saying they were coming that day/next or turn up??

If the above 4 things had not happened you DID NOT NEED TO LEAVE!!!

The old "I'm selling you have to leave trick" again eh?? Had you got advice on what to do from CaB or Shelter??

Also, please note, a landlord selling a property does not end the tenancy nor require the tenant to leave. Even if the new owner wants to live there, is desperate & has a removals van and the wife & kids outside with glum looks on their faces.

Or you can just be a normal human being and find a new place to rent when the owner of the house you were living in decides he wants it back.

martinsurrey

ScorpiondeRooftrouser wrote: »

Or you can just be a normal human being and find a new place to rent when the owner of the house you were living in decides he wants it back.

So if the bank that has your mortgage decides they want their money back tomorrow (even though you've got 20 years left on your term), you'd just give it to them without question, because they are the owner of the funds and they've decided they want them back?

The landlord has signed a contract, its the renters home, not the LL, while that contract is in force. If anything its unreasonable for the LL to try and cut corners, he should end it properly.

Guest101

ScorpiondeRooftrouser wrote: »

Or you can just be a normal human being and find a new place to rent when the owner of the house you were living in decides he wants it back.

Well the tenant owned a lease for the property.

Being a LL is more complex than what you've written - so I hope you're not a landlord

JencParker

ScorpiondeRooftrouser wrote: »

Or you can just be a normal human being and find a new place to rent when the owner of the house you were living in decides he wants it back.

This is typical of the type of comment that contributes to giving landlords a bad name.

mrginge

JencParker wrote: »

This is typical of the type of comment that contributes to giving landlords a bad name.

Do you actually know that the poster is a landlord?
Or are you just making that assumption because the content is something you disagree with?

Perhaps they are, perhaps not. I haven't trawled the history to try find out. Maybe you have?

Does the fact that you make that assumption (if you have) say more about your own inherent bias against landlords?

martindow

Russe11 wrote: »

I have heard of some landlords that don't like tenants for long periods (6 to 12 months max)

Some Letting Agents don't like tenants for long periods because they can't then charge extortionate fees to LLs and Ts every 6 months or every year.

Guest101

mrginge wrote: »

Do you actually know that the poster is a landlord?
Or are you just making that assumption because the content is something you disagree with?

Perhaps they are, perhaps not. I haven't trawled the history to try find out. Maybe you have?

Does the fact that you make that assumption (if you have) say more about your own inherent bias against landlords?

Whoa there, stop a second and re-read it:

This is typical of the type of comment that contributes to giving landlords a bad name.

Doesnt matter if it is a landlord or not. That is a typical type of comment that contributes to giving landlords a bad name. It just is, whether it s a comment from a landlord, or a tenant, or a chap in a pub.

The original comment:
Or you can just be a normal human being and find a new place to rent when the owner of the house you were living in decides he wants it back.

Suggests:
1: It's abnormal for a tenant to use the rights given to them by law
2: that the owners rights override that of the tenant
3: that the landlord retains all the decision making powers

- Makes landlords out to be pretty bad....

martinsurrey

martindow wrote: »

Some Letting Agents don't like tenants for long periods because they can't then charge extortionate fees to LLs and Ts every 6 months or every year.

This was exactly my experience when I last rented, it was the Agent pushing me to sign a new contract, I had to go over their head and write to the landlord about the options open to both of us (a SPT), that would avoid either of us having to pay more fees, and tell him to keep his dog (the agent) on a leash.