Advice for landlords: What is a Section 8 notice and how do I use it?
A Section 8 notice is served by a landlord on a tenant when they want to take early possession of a property during the fixed or periodic term of a tenancy. Unlike Section 21, which is a no blame route, Section 8 is more commonly used by the landlord when the tenancy has been breached,…
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What happens if the landlord agrees to an early termination of the tenancy?
An increasing number of landlords may be asked to consider an early termination of a tenancy in the current circumstances, with numerous tenants either stranded abroad or taking the tough decision that life after the coronavirus crisis may be different for them. Is the landlord obligated to agree? In simple legal terms, no. If a…
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Coronavirus: What financial help is available to tenants?
As a landlord, you will know that a good tenant is worth their weight in gold. With the coronavirus crisis showing little sign of ending soon, it’s useful for landlords to understand more about how the Government’s financial assistance schemes might apply to their tenants. We explain some of the financial assistance schemes available to…
Coronavirus: What happens if the tenant gives notice to leave?
Coronavirus is affecting landlords and tenants in many different ways. In the unlikely event that a tenant wants to move out during this period of movement restriction, what are the common issues that either the tenant or landlord will face? Serving notice as a tenant Let’s start with the tenant, as the current crisis does…
Coronavirus: Information for landlords on repairs and safety inspections
As we navigate our way through the coronavirus crisis, a recurring question from landlords is: how do I meet my legal obligations regarding repairs and safety inspections? A quick recap of Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 reminds us of the obligations, which are to: Keep the structure and exterior in repair…