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End of tenancy eviction
AuntMarie
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Hi,
My mother rents out a property and the tenancy is due to come to an end 30th of August. She has decided to sell and would like the tenant to vacate.
I've searched the site, and would it be the correct procediure to issue a Form 6a in the first instance?
My mother lives in Wales btw.
Thank you,
Marie.
My mother rents out a property and the tenancy is due to come to an end 30th of August. She has decided to sell and would like the tenant to vacate.
I've searched the site, and would it be the correct procediure to issue a Form 6a in the first instance?
My mother lives in Wales btw.
Thank you,
Marie.
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Forgive me if I'm wrong but don't you have to give a minimum of two months notice as a landlord?0
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There's a guide sticky towards the top of the threads in this section as well0
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yes, the start point is to serve a Form 6A dated on or after the tenancy end date provided it is served before 1 July so you give the required 2 calendar months notice.
is the tenant aware of mother's intentions? Would be polite to have a discussion with them rather than hitting them with formal paperwork out of the blue.
You are asking them to leave their home, they may have some thoughts on that matter... so find out nicely rather than confrontationally.0 -
Hi,
My mother rents out a property and the tenancy is due to come to an end 30th of August. She has decided to sell and would like the tenant to vacate.
I've searched the site, and would it be the correct procediure to issue a Form 6a in the first instance?
My mother lives in Wales btw.
Thank you,
Marie.
Has she asked the tenant if they'd want to buy it?
Getting an eviction notice would most likely kill any good will, whereas a conversation might be fruitful.
Where does the tenant live, your mum can live on the moon for all it matters
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Mum lives in Wales.
Great,but which country is property in please?0 -
Thank you all so much for your very helpful replies.
The property is in Wales, sorry I didn't mention before.
I've made her aware she has to give 2 months notice.
The tenant is aware of the situation, but is not interested in buying.
If she serves the notice today, would the date on the 6A be 2 months hence?
Thank you all again.
Marie.
PS, When the notice is served is it better by hand or registered mail as proof.0 -
2 months notice doesn't mean they will leave after 2 months, you would hope they would. a legal eviction takes many months and costly, I hope your tenants leave.
If your selling to another BTL, that may not be an issue"It is prudent when shopping for something important, not to limit yourself to Pound land/Estate Agents"
G_M/ Bowlhead99 RIP0 -
Thank you all so much for your very helpful replies.
The property is in Wales, sorry I didn't mention before.
I've made her aware she has to give 2 months notice.
The tenant is aware of the situation, but is not interested in buying.
If she serves the notice today, would the date on the 6A be 2 months hence?
Thank you all again.
Marie.
PS, When the notice is served is it better by hand or registered mail as proof.
Notice is served typically by post, so I would do that. It is considered served 3 days from posting.
So if you post today the notice should be dated from Tuesday.
Registered mail is not a good idea, as the tenant can simply refuse to sign it.
Be aware that the eviction process is 6-9 months and it may be quicker and better all round to simply pay the tenant to leave.0 -
Isn't this kind of thing part of the training required under the Welsh landlord licencing scheme...?0
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Thank you all again, I have taken it all on board, and I hope everything goes OK.
Marie.0
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