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Want to buy the house I'm currently renting
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On what grounds could they of served that though? Isn't it illegal with out. probable cause?Planet_Switzerland said:
Asked the question via the letting agents, got the answer from the landlord. Section 21 is an eviction notice.Joyyy said:
Was this through a letting agents? What is a section 21?Planet_Switzerland 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 21.0 -
s21 is "no-fault" notice.Joyyy said:
On what grounds could they of served that though? Isn't it illegal with out. probable cause?Planet_Switzerland said:
Asked the question via the letting agents, got the answer from the landlord. Section 21 is an eviction notice.Joyyy said:
Was this through a letting agents? What is a section 21?Planet_Switzerland 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 21.1 -
One of the pitfalls of renting I'm afraid. Especially if you have children in local schoolsPlanet_Switzerland said:
Once your contract is finished they can give you 2 months notice to leave without reason.Joyyy said:
On what grounds could they of served that though? Isn't it illegal with out. probable cause?Planet_Switzerland said:
Asked the question via the letting agents, got the answer from the landlord. Section 21 is an eviction notice.Joyyy said:
Was this through a letting agents? What is a section 21?Planet_Switzerland 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.Gather ye rosebuds while ye may0 -
Relax. It's anecdotal evidence.Joyyy said:
Was this through a letting agents? What is a section 21?Planet_Switzerland 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.
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.0
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