Very grateful for some general advice.
Recently bought a freehold auction property (house) in England. We are due to complete in around a week. In summary the price was low as there were no viewings, property is sold as tenanted and not sure about whether the owner is still around, auctioneer have hardly any information (inlcuding contact details of tenants) and the Assured Stanadrd tenancy agreement is around 15 years old. The rent is around half of similar properties currently. Most likely a probate and no one has much information.
This really old tenancy is in 1 name, but basic online searches do show other names with that address. I know that does not mean a lot but maybe others have or do live there or possibly sub let.
I have let out a property for many years and aware of obligations (i.e. gas, deposit, electrical etc etc) and that as soon as I complete I do a change of landlord notice.
Due to the strange scenerio and not much information available, I just want to know how people suggest I proceed. For example, once house is in my name should I knock on the door, if answered I will ask for the name of the tenancy to proceed?. What if there is no answer or if the person answering the door does not know who the person on the tenancy is?
Whether the tenant is around or not I need to start evictions proceedings, I assume this will be section 21 and currently needs 6 months notice. Should I serve that via post once I own the house?
Many thanks
Recently bought a freehold auction property (house) in England. We are due to complete in around a week. In summary the price was low as there were no viewings, property is sold as tenanted and not sure about whether the owner is still around, auctioneer have hardly any information (inlcuding contact details of tenants) and the Assured Stanadrd tenancy agreement is around 15 years old. The rent is around half of similar properties currently. Most likely a probate and no one has much information.
This really old tenancy is in 1 name, but basic online searches do show other names with that address. I know that does not mean a lot but maybe others have or do live there or possibly sub let.
I have let out a property for many years and aware of obligations (i.e. gas, deposit, electrical etc etc) and that as soon as I complete I do a change of landlord notice.
Due to the strange scenerio and not much information available, I just want to know how people suggest I proceed. For example, once house is in my name should I knock on the door, if answered I will ask for the name of the tenancy to proceed?. What if there is no answer or if the person answering the door does not know who the person on the tenancy is?
Whether the tenant is around or not I need to start evictions proceedings, I assume this will be section 21 and currently needs 6 months notice. Should I serve that via post once I own the house?
Many thanks
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