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[theartfullodger]

S21 could never expire ON the last day of fixed term, had to at least say AFTER that day.

It really doesn't matter , one day or another, or am I missing something? S21 doesn't end tenancy nor compel tenant to leave:. Only court then Bailiffs can do that

[theartfullodger]

What does the tenancy say about updating you? Can't read it from here?

What does it say about landlord informing tenant of changes of circumstances? Eg bankruptcy, foreclosures of mortgages, forgetting to insure effectively, loss of licence, criminal convictions related to property, not...

[theartfullodger]

Yes, entirely legal assuming paperwork correct. When you signed the tenancy before you moved in who was named as Landlord and what did it say about paying rent to whom or what.

Did you read what you were signing?

[theartfullodger]

Apart from the DSS having been dissolved in 2001, what on earth has dss (or any other benefit..) got to do with this matter, please?

Artful: In receipt of benefits (old...)...

[theartfullodger]

So you'll have served at least 4 valid s8 arrears notices, copied to council & won't be giving a reference unless a full, honest, one? Please let us know if that is your position?...

[theartfullodger]

Yes there is a register of previous FTT decisions on eviction and other matters: Searchable for both tenant & landlord: In Scotland. See..
https://www.housingandpropertychambe...unal-decisions

Come on Engerland, catch up!

[theartfullodger]

s5(1) makes it very clear that a notice to quit for a periodic assured tenancy has no effect: See..
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/50/section/5


s21 has nothing to do with arrears. For that, s8 g8/10/11 are relevant. And s8g10 may be validly served if only 1p is...

[theartfullodger]

"TheTimes", 03/04/2020...

[theartfullodger]

Re. Inventory if you do move in simply take LOADS AND LOADS of photos, ideally date-stamped. It's more a problem for the landlord if he can't prove what was there (eg 6 chairs..) or what condition (eg new, used, knackered..) so hard for him to claim any loss

[theartfullodger]

Scotland it's now 6 months... And anyway there's no s21 equivalent for tenancies for last couple of years.

[theartfullodger]

Agree, last month's rent probably a deposit so you will be liable to pay tenant up-to-3-times ALL deposit money (ie likely what you thought was deposit plus last month's rent). Ouch!.

You can serve a valid s8g10 if only 1p is underpaid for only 1 day. Funny how many "experts"...

[theartfullodger]

You don't ever HAVE to give him any notice. But in your shoes I'd serve s21. Courts won't be catching up with the backlog very quickly. If only because so many judges are not young.

[theartfullodger]

A live in (genuine live-in) Landlord usually can. No court involvement required. See..
https://england.shelter.org.uk/legal...enancy_licence...

[theartfullodger]

Indeed:. Only brought in as a sop against the kippers. Sensible countries don't have it.

[theartfullodger]

Come on people, many might say let's not have landlords behaving as flakes! Smile, stay calm, carry on normally.

There are bigger issues to worry about with the current crisis.

Best wishes to all, stay safe!

Artful: 72...

[theartfullodger]

Clearly with all these people being repatriated @ £75m & so many homeless, accommodation needs to be found - fast! I expect the many councils "told" to re-house the homeless have explained reality to Bozo.

[theartfullodger]

This should be in Scotland section.

Is this SaT or PRT please?

[theartfullodger]

I wonder if they will ever need a decent reference..... No point warning them now, easy to find another "landlord" to say how wonderful they are..

But, tough times for everyone: Perhaps a bit of flexibility & tolerance.

[theartfullodger]

A s21 notice, even if valid (so many are not..) never ended a tenancy nor compelled a tenant to leave.

You can ask them nicely to go: But they don't have to: Thatcher's 1988 Housing Act says so, if they remain a periodic tenancy ensues, a landlord or agent cannot, may not, legally impossible...

[theartfullodger]

Someone who is tenant who then has landlord move in remains a tenant. Tenant does not have to agree to any change to tenancy nor nt sign or accept any new agreement.

What you want to do is legally impossible IMHO