Out on my ear after 25 years
I have been a private tenant for 25 years, living above a commercial premises.
Totally out of the blue 3 weeks ago we received a section 21 notice from our landlords solicitor. I would like to point out here that we have ALWAYS paid our rent, council tax and water rates.
Anyway, we have received this devastating blow, legally it appears we have not a leg to stand on but surely morals and fair play as well as common sense should prevail here?
I am not asking my landlord to allow us to stay, if he wants us gone then that is his decision, but I strongly feel that he should offer us something in the way of compensation.
1) How the hell am I supposed to pack up 25 years of my life, hold down a job and take care of my son who has a disability in just 8 weeks?
2) Why should I have to go to the expense of storage fees and removal fees, not forgetting to mention the hefty agents fees, deposits and so on I am expected to pluck out of thin air?
3) We have very recently (last 6 months) decorated throughout, new carpets and stuff and it leaves a very bitter taste that our hard works and efforts will be enjoyed by somebody else.
Am I being unreasonable do you think?
Regards
Nicola
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Member Since May 2015 - Comments: 59
7:10 PM, 8th July 2015, About 11 years ago
Can they do this straight after failing to gain posession ?
Member Since May 2015 - Comments: 59
7:11 PM, 8th July 2015, About 11 years ago
Can they do this straight after failing to gain posession ?
I have copies of some of my neighbours rent agreements most are paying just a few pounds more than us
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7:16 PM, 8th July 2015, About 11 years ago
Reply to the comment left by “nicola wilkins” at “08/07/2015 – 19:11“:
Yes of course they can, it’s what I’d have advised any landlord to do from day one, alongside the section 21 notice.
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7:34 PM, 8th July 2015, About 11 years ago
Sorry, posted on the wrong thread -D’oh!
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Member Since July 2013 - Comments: 754
7:39 PM, 8th July 2015, About 11 years ago
Nicola
At present you can only guess what is in their heads. Unless and until you speak with the principals in this transaction (the freeholder and your current landlord) to understand the full picture, that is all you can do, and I fear that unless you get to the decision makers to let them know your situation, the possession proceedings will gather momentum.
As a commercial property practitioner, based on what you have said previously, I believe I understand the legal basis of what is happening and why, and I reiterate my offer to help by trying to speak with them, hopefully to halt the action and agree new terms so that you can stay. Of course I cannot guarantee anything but I am happy to try.
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7:44 PM, 8th July 2015, About 11 years ago
Reply to the comment left by “Freda Blogs” at “08/07/2015 – 19:39“:
Freda
Given that you post under a pseudonym, you are not a sponsor of this website (hence no contact info on your member profile), that we don’t have a private messaging system and we do not allow people to post contact detailed in comments; how do you expect Nicola to be able to contact you?
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Member Since May 2015 - Comments: 59
7:48 PM, 8th July 2015, About 11 years ago
Freda , thanks …
We have made a reasonable offer to them , which is very much inline with our neighbours ……but it apppears they may want their cake and eat it !!
How can a person live at the same property for so long and then be asked to prove it by the same landlord to which you have paid rent ……we are not talking a small fry company here either ….. global !! And yet they want me to help them to get me out …..I dont think so ………
Freda thank you
Member Since May 2015 - Comments: 59
8:06 PM, 8th July 2015, About 11 years ago
Reply to the comment left by “Mark Alexander” at “08/07/2015 – 19:34“:
Not a problem !
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9:25 PM, 8th July 2015, About 11 years ago
Mark, I mentioned in my earlier post that if Nicola wanted to take up the offer of help, hopefully you would pass on my email address on her request.
I do not wish to advertise and seek business through the site, but I am very sympathetic to Nicola’s plight and wanted to help her.
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9:27 PM, 8th July 2015, About 11 years ago
Freda
Could you give me an indication as to where you are located please ?