New HMO tenant already causing problems?
10:00 AM, 19th August 2021, 5 years ago
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I have an HMO that the new tenant moved in to on the 7th of July and I have had lots of minor complaints about him from other residents.
On Saturday, I was informed that the police attended the house due to a domestic disturbance between him and his girlfriend. I would like to get rid of him asap now as it’s causing issues with the other tenants
Seeing as the contract is for 6 months, and it’s relatively new, what can should I give and what are my options
I would very much appreciate any advice from the experienced LL’s on Property118.
Many thanks
Paul
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Member Since December 2015 - Comments: 828
10:27 AM, 22nd August 2021, About 5 years ago
agreed–i worded it badly–i meant it could not be valid before 6 months but could be issued at any time
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11:13 AM, 2nd September 2021, About 5 years ago
Reply to the comment left by terry sullivan at 22/08/2021 – 10:27
Terry, no. If you serve the s21 in the first 4 months it is a nullity, completely ineffective.
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2:52 PM, 2nd September 2021, About 5 years ago
ian–r u sure?
i worked for nla years ago on advice line–it was the policy then
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2:59 PM, 2nd September 2021, About 5 years ago
Reply to the comment left by terry sullivan at 02/09/2021 – 14:52
See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-and-renting-guidance-for-landlords-tenants-and-local-authorities/technical-guidance-on-eviction-notices
A landlord cannot use a Section 21 notice if any of the following apply:
It is less than 4 months since the tenancy started.
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