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Landlord is selling property and I can't afford to move.

Gary_Moore_2 · 2025-06-04 03:37:53

Hi all, Today I have been informed that my landlord has put the property I am renting up for sale. My tenancy ends in August and I have been assured that I can see the full duration of that out. The rent is £800pm. However, the rental market is crazy and I simply can't afford to rent anywhere else (raise the deposit, move…

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deannagone Posts: 1,115 Forumite

6 June at 5:00PM edited 6 June at 5:03PM

If the OP can't afford to move, they have no choice. Been in a similar situation. Its not always a choice. However, its also worth pointing out that the defendent (the tenant) has to pay the court fees when an eviction goes to court (there are court fees for the eviction, and fees for the bailiffs warrant) In my case that was £500. I believe its increased since. My LL took the money out of my deposit, which I agreed to.

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