Tenant gave notice then changed his mind?
10:07 AM, 25th January 2024, 2 years ago
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Hello, I am selling all my properties and planned to send the S21 to the tenant of the ‘next in line’ in early January as my mortgage fixed term ends in October. On the day I was going to start the process I was very happy to receive Notice from him, of 6 weeks (which he had negotiated some time ago.)
He is due to leave on 15th February. I was due to pop over today to have a quick look to see what decorating I might need to do before the sales photos and he replied telling me not to come as he ‘might not leave.’
I told him it wasn’t an option as I had a new person already in line to move in. He reluctantly agreed.
I went over and he was begging me to allow him to stay for another 5 months or so (reason on request) but I refused. He hasn’t found a place yet.
What happens if he doesn’t show signs of moving out on 15th Feb? What legal rights do I have as he gave written notice?
Thank you,
Helen
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1:11 PM, 31st January 2024, About 2 years ago
I see a few comment saying to serve a notice, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO, the tenant has ended the tenancy by serving notice. There is no more tenancy, write to tenant advising him they must vacate the property and that for everyday that they are in situ double rent is due and that you will now be starting the court proceedings for possession plus you will also be applying for costs to be added to any rent due.. Start the court proceedings now.
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3:13 PM, 31st January 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by SimonR at 31/01/2024 – 13:11
Thank you for your continued support and advice. I won’t issue a S21. Much of the advice has been conflicting and I am asking my solicitor what the best course of action is.