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[theartfullodger]

What matters is when they 1st moved in. And even if they co-operated and all paperwork was perfect August 2019 is more than optimistic: If they dig heels in (as they are entirely legally entitled to..) likely 7-8 months longer...

[theartfullodger]

ALWAYS contact utility companies & council on any change of occupant (including to/from none..) with dates, names & meter readings. Confirming in writing/email.

Does the tenancy agreement state utility bill tenant responsibility?

(No offence..) but I wonder what else...

[theartfullodger]

Ummmnnn you can a shiny new signed AST but if the tenant moved in in 1988 it WILL actually be a "Rent Act" tenancy, and rent actually way lower than AST states.

Just ask tenant (yes, the human..) when they 1st moved in: Could save a very expensive (£10k+..) mistake......

[theartfullodger]

Ask tenant (yes TENANT!) when they 1st moved in: If before 27th Feb 1997 it is an AT (so no s21..) and I'd not purchase, except at a significant reduction in price.

If before 15th Jan 1989 even bigger reduction...

[theartfullodger]

I don't gloat over a stupid and incompetent government. The reverse.

The country, the people, deserve better.

[theartfullodger]

It's just the Tories realising younger people hate them & thinking abolish s21 will help.

They (tories...) ain't very bright are they.

[theartfullodger]

It's just the Tories realising younger people hate them & thinking abolish s21 will help.

They (tories...) ain't very bright are they.

[theartfullodger]

Aye, I've had tenants like that also.......

[theartfullodger]

I would hope that court bailiff & HCEO processes are aligned:

Consultation ends 2nd May

[theartfullodger]

As long as the human occupant(s) are named as tenant(s) on AST then yes you can direct them to pay you not agent: They would fairly want proof of who you are (eg land reg deeds, ID copies..) - well, I would want that before I started paying just anyone you sent me a letter/email saying "pay me...

[theartfullodger]

You may take tenant to court to evict under a s8 notice with any of these 21 grounds (1-17 plus 7a + 7B + 14A + 14Zaz). See
https://england.shelter.org.uk/legal...ured_tenancies

There's been no s21 equivalent in Scotland for some time: As a Scottish landlord I'm extremely relaxed...

[theartfullodger]

Tenant may give valid notice after 28 days...

You CAN specify a minimum notice period, see..
http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/legal...wants_to_leave
- but that has to be 28 days or less: See s49(3) Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016
https://www.legislation....

[theartfullodger]

As above: If necessary write (yes WRITE) - keep copy using draft letter & process here..
https://england.shelter.org.uk/housi...ivate_landlord

[theartfullodger]

Indeed: Section 21 notice does not end tenancy nor compel tenant to leave, only a court then bailiffs can do that. Likely timescale if tenant digs heels in(**) 7-8 months, see....
https://england.shelter.org.uk/housi...eviction_takes
- so don't make firm plans on moving back in for a bit....

[theartfullodger]

Under what law and which section, please?...

[theartfullodger]

Given problems with GSC etc I'd probably agree to make my life easier.

And likely upgrade the electrical consumer unit thingy:. ? And put in economy 7 for storage rads

[theartfullodger]

Nothing more to add, really........

[theartfullodger]

Wasn't the question you asked but how can you be sure the place will be empty and in good condition & current tenant gone?

[theartfullodger]

Fire agent.

[theartfullodger]

Does the tenancy agreement state they may not do either of these things?...