Tenants moved out as I am selling, options?

karenluna

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Comms69

suestew wrote: »

Im selling a property that currently has tenants in, when they found out I was selling they found somewhere else (fair enough), so it's empty with no rental income coming in while it's up for sale. A good friend has a friend who is separating from wife and is keen to view property to buy, he also has no fixed abode at present, someone suggested I rent cheaply to him so I have a bit on money coming in but I realise this might not be the best thing to to do so would like some advice.

I know a shorthold tenancy is min of 6 months, but can I do my own contract listing conditions or should I steer well clear?

Write whatever you want, but if you do this, you will not be able to evict him for atleast 12 months - it's as simple as that

Voyager2002

I disagree in part with the other replies...

You could engage this 'friend of a friend' as a house-sitter. His role would be to take care of your property; help to show round potential purchasers; and (crucially) care for house-plants -- so make sure that you have some house-plants before you let him in.

Under such an agreement you must NOT charge a commercial rent -- you pay him for the services he provides to you, although he might contribute to the utilities and running costs of the house he inhabits.
https://www.propertytribes.com/house-sitting-is-this-legitimate-t-127630191.html

Comms69

Voyager2002 wrote: »

I disagree in part with the other replies...

You could engage this 'friend of a friend' as a house-sitter. His role would be to take care of your property; help to show round potential purchasers; and (crucially) care for house-plants -- so make sure that you have some house-plants before you let him in.

Under such an agreement you must NOT charge a commercial rent -- you pay him for the services he provides to you, although he might contribute to the utilities and running costs of the house he inhabits.
https://www.propertytribes.com/house-sitting-is-this-legitimate-t-127630191.html

But that's the opposite of what the OP wants. She wants to receive money, not give it out...

pinkteapot

Old thread resurrected by new poster

Exodi

I hope the OP has browsed the forums since making this thread because most of the time, the story is from someone about to lose the sale of their house because their tenants refuse to move out without it being dragged through the courts.

I'm sure many of them would have worshipped their old tenants for moving out and having vacant possession during the sale.

NaughtiusMaximus

Exodi wrote: »

I hope the OP has browsed the forums since making this thread because most of the time, the story is from someone about to lose the sale of their house because their tenants refuse to move out without it being dragged through the courts.

....and even if they're perfect tenants who move out at a date convenient to the vendor leaving the property in inmaculate condition, their mere presence at the time of listing will be enough to put off many buyers.

coffeehound

Could the house be let as ultra short term accomodation like Air BnB?

hazyjo

pinkteapot wrote: »

Old thread resurrected by new poster

coffeehound wrote: »

Could the house be let as ultra short term accomodation like Air BnB?

See above.

Murphybear

Your tenant has done you a favour by moving out. Much easier to sell a house that is empty than one that is tenanted.

If you post the details of your house there are lots of people here who could point out issues and offer suggestions on what you can do do to get a quicker sale.