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[theartfullodger]

If you sign a new tenancy - say for 6 months - then you can be confident you can stay there for 6 months, but are committed to pay in full for those 6 months. On what basis do you think you can - please? You can leave any time, but the contract continues. Or am I missing something?...

[theartfullodger]

Yes. Nice new-year's eve present, hand delivered 31/12/2018...

[theartfullodger]

You can ask for another inspection at reassonable time, at least 24hrs notice, don't need tenant agreement to go (but if he says no don't go). Without court order impossible to enforce. See the sticky on inspections & visits

But all that matters is the state of the place when handed...

[theartfullodger]

Thanks nukecad, didn't realise that....

[theartfullodger]

Deductions from benefits only possible if you are council or housing association. Keep tabs on them, particularly if they get job, asset, inherited. Patience!

[theartfullodger]

Any cases over s16 ha 1988…?...

[theartfullodger]

... so attachment of earnings.

Do you have work details, bank accounts, NI number, DoB etc etc etc??

You've got 6 years to collect: No rush!

[theartfullodger]

I gave up some time ago, just use the desktop version on my 'phone instead... Which seems fine....

[theartfullodger]

Think they'll magically find the documents went missing before they took over.

You may have serious problems trying to evict tenant without paperwork, In your shoes I'd offer tenant a new tenancy, plus all paperwork, at a slightly reduced rent (so they are keen to sign...): So everything...

[theartfullodger]

Landlord's problem, you have an entirely valid tenancy. Rent still due etc etc

Wonder who else he "forgot" to tell: Mortgage lender, tax man re his income.. He might be willing to pay you to go early. Grass him up anyway.

[theartfullodger]

Evicting without cause? That's s21! What is most commonly used by private landlords to evict, it's the "for no reason at all" eviction route...

Giving tenant notice, evicting them, probably ends your contract with agent. Otherwise you may find you are still liable to pay their...

[theartfullodger]

If it has Landlord's name on it send copy to landlord (at his registered address) and agent, with covering letter.

Do not let them in or leave windows or doors open: See good advice here from
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/de...take/bailiffs/...

[theartfullodger]

Send LBA today to such address as you have (probably property) then sue small-claims MCoL. Get CCJ - so any loan/credit agreement such as mobile 'phone contract impossible/expensive THEN find out where they are & hope to collect over following 6 years - hopefully get assets or PAYE job for attachment...

[theartfullodger]

Dehumidifier & forced positive ventilation e.g.

https://www.envirovent.com/home-ventilation
& ensure adequate heating...

[theartfullodger]

Individual ASTs. Standard stuff...

[theartfullodger]

Sadly, thanks to Thatcher's Housing Act 1988 (Section 21..) there is always Any private landlord can evict you for no reason at all....

[theartfullodger]

Landlord selling if you have a tenancy does not end tenancy, does not change tenancy terms, does not require you to leave.

Even if new owner is outside with huge removals van and family.

I bought a house with 4 tenants. No change, no problems...

[theartfullodger]

Stop worrying about change of ownership. If and when you decide it has happened (see advice about..) simply serve notice(s) compliant with s48 & s3, to sort out change of ownership in line with the law.

[theartfullodger]

Start with agent's complaint's procedure. If that doesn't work, letting agent redress scheme.

(When possible..) evict tenant. After they've gone you'll know how much you want: Until then, how much do you sue for?

It happens, sorry, To become a letting agent in England ...

[theartfullodger]

Aye, insist, get court order, takes about as long as an s21 eviction.