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Want to buy the house I'm currently renting

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  • Joyyy
    Joyyy Posts: 19 Forumite
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    Joyyy said:
    Be careful, I too once rented somewhere that was ideal for me to buy as my first property. After I asked whether the landlord was planning to sell in the near future, I was told no and then served a section 21.
    Was this through a letting agents? What is a section 21? 
    Asked the question via the letting agents, got the answer from the landlord. Section 21 is an eviction notice.
    On what grounds could they of served that though? Isn't it illegal with out. probable cause? 
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    Joyyy said:
    Joyyy said:
    Be careful, I too once rented somewhere that was ideal for me to buy as my first property. After I asked whether the landlord was planning to sell in the near future, I was told no and then served a section 21.
    Was this through a letting agents? What is a section 21? 
    Asked the question via the letting agents, got the answer from the landlord. Section 21 is an eviction notice.
    On what grounds could they of served that though? Isn't it illegal with out. probable cause? 
    s21 is "no-fault" notice.
  • jimbog
    jimbog Posts: 2,283 Forumite
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    Joyyy said:
    Joyyy said:
    Be careful, I too once rented somewhere that was ideal for me to buy as my first property. After I asked whether the landlord was planning to sell in the near future, I was told no and then served a section 21.
    Was this through a letting agents? What is a section 21? 
    Asked the question via the letting agents, got the answer from the landlord. Section 21 is an eviction notice.
    On what grounds could they of served that though? Isn't it illegal with out. probable cause? 
    Once your contract is finished they can give you 2 months notice to leave without reason.
    One of the pitfalls of renting I'm afraid. Especially if you have children in local schools
    Gather ye rosebuds while ye may
  • Comms69
    Comms69 Posts: 14,229 Forumite
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    Joyyy said:
    Be careful, I too once rented somewhere that was ideal for me to buy as my first property. After I asked whether the landlord was planning to sell in the near future, I was told no and then served a section 21.
    Was this through a letting agents? What is a section 21? 
    Relax. It's anecdotal evidence. 

    a s.21 notice is a notice which provides you with 2 months (currently 3 months) notice of intention to go to court to regain possession of the property. Except a letting agent cannot do this. They have no rights of audience.

    Only a landlord, or their solicitor can do this.
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