Notice to Quit?

Notice to Quit?

0:03 AM, 26th October 2023, About 7 months ago 9

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Hello, on the advice of an eviction specialist I have issued my “tenant ” with a notice to quit. She is not a resident and is using the property for Airbnb now on an assumed tenancy at will – commercial property.

I thought that once the notice period had ended I could take possession but the specialist says that I need to obtain a court order. Is this right?

Any advice from Property118 readers would be greatly appreciated,

Maureen


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Easy rider

8:16 AM, 26th October 2023, About 7 months ago

Maureen

Why did you become a landlord? Did you do any research?

Of course you need a Court Order (and bailiffs most likely).

The eviction specialist earns that title.

GlanACC

8:51 AM, 26th October 2023, About 7 months ago

Reply to the comment left by Easy rider at 26/10/2023 - 08:16
Oh dear, I hope you also used the prescribed method for notice to quit S21 (also known as form 6A) and completed it with the correct information and dates otherwise the tenant can basically ignore it. One BIG fly in the ointment is you imply she is not the tenant, so who have you issued the notice to quit too ? - It has to be to the tenant.

Kizzie

10:24 AM, 26th October 2023, About 7 months ago

Doesn’t an assumed tenancy at Will mean it contains agreement that either side can end tenancy with immediate effect either informally or in writing. Just got that off internet. Think your specialist is having you on.

NewYorkie

10:55 AM, 26th October 2023, About 7 months ago

If it's 'commecial', wouldn't it need a change of use?

Neil Evans

11:01 AM, 26th October 2023, About 7 months ago

Reply to the comment left by GlanACC at 26/10/2023 - 08:51
You can't issue a s.21 for an implied tenancy at will, only an AST

Simon F

11:34 AM, 26th October 2023, About 7 months ago

Not enough detail provided in OP to say. What are the grounds for repossession? Is the notice served a Section 146 notice? You may re-enter peacefully and change the locks anytime after a section 146 notice has been served. If you haven't served a Section 146 but some other notice, you may still need to serve a 146 before you can request a court order if going that route.

GlanACC

11:55 AM, 26th October 2023, About 7 months ago

Reply to the comment left by Neil Evans at 26/10/2023 - 11:01
Neil, I did say that - the S21 has to be against the tenant. So is this an tenant who has illegally used the property as AirBNB or a commercial business or what.. either way think there may be a problem of shifting the 'incumbent'

Freda Blogs

12:23 PM, 26th October 2023, About 7 months ago

Is the 'eviction specialist' an expert in residential tenancies/ASTs only, or do they have commercial property solicitors available in the practice to consult?

If not, you may need the latter, fast. Get it wrong and you could be in for months of pain and cost, that would dwarf the potential fees of getting the right advice.

Kizzie

16:56 PM, 26th October 2023, About 7 months ago

Tenancies at Will mean tenant not enjoy statutory right under LTA 54 to remain in the property once tenancy terminated.
Depends how tenancy set up and if not set up properly then there is a risk tenant becomes protected under LTA 54.
You need specialist legal advice. Put assumed tenancy at Will onto Google and many law firms specialising in this area

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