Inherited tenant

[theartfullodger]

I AM INHERITING A FLAT WITH A TENANT..

So what is the current ownership status of the flat? Where is the Probate process??

Have you seen this thread,

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums...ad.php?t=22329

In particular the last post from Jeffrey??

Cheers!

Lodger

[westminster]

I AM INHERITING A FLAT WITH A TENANT WHO DOES NOT HAVE ANY AGREEMENT & NO BOND WAS TAKEN AND IS ALWAYS 5 WEEKS RENT IN AREARS. HE HAS BEEN IN THE PROPERTY FOR ABOUT
3 YEARS. i AM HAPPY TO KEEP HIM ON IF HE CLEARS THE ARREARS BUT I WANT A CONTRACT TO START AND TAKE A BOND.CAN I DO THIS

First off, please do not use caps-lock. It comes across as shouting.

You cannot force the tenant to sign a new contract. There is already an existing contract, whether written or verbal. You also cannot force the tenant to pay a deposit after three years.

It would be highly advisable to seek specialist advice from a landlord & tenant solicitor as to your legal obligations as landlord, before considering the demands you would like to impose on the tenant.

[LANDLADYD]

I AM INHERITING A FLAT WITH A TENANT WHO DOES NOT HAVE ANY AGREEMENT & NO BOND WAS TAKEN AND IS ALWAYS 5 WEEKS RENT IN AREARS. HE HAS BEEN IN THE PROPERTY FOR ABOUT
3 YEARS. i AM HAPPY TO KEEP HIM ON IF HE CLEARS THE ARREARS BUT I WANT A CONTRACT TO START AND TAKE A BOND.CAN I DO THIS