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The specific notice depends on the type of tenancy agreement you have in place. The default residential tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST). If the tenancy is for a fixed period of time the tenancy comes to an end without the need for a specific notice. If the tenancy rolls on to a Periodic Tenancy you must serve a Section 21 notice to bring it to an end by giving 2 months notice. If the tenant is in breach of contract then a Section 8 notice would be the likely route to termination.
If the tenancy agreement includes a clause stating that the rent will go up at a certain point, then the terms of the contract must be followed. The contract can also be renegotiated when it comes to an end giving the landlord the opportunity to try and ask for more rent. If the fixed-term tenancy becomes a periodic at the end of the term or if the tenancy is periodic from the start the landlord will need to use a section 13 notice, giving the tenant at least one month's notice.
As a minimum we recommend a landlord reference, a financial reference and a credit check. If the tenant is self-employed the landlord will want an accountant's reference showing adequate income for a period of time. Remember, references are just a snapshot in time and a tenant's situation could easily change. Using gut instinct is equally important.
Subletting is likely to constitute a breach of contract and therefore the landlord could issue a section 8 notice to end the tenancy. Alternatively the landlord could wait it out until the contract comes to an end (if it's fixed-term) of serve a section 21 notice giving the tenant 2 month's notice to leave.
The answer depends on why the landlord wants to evict the tenant and what sort of tenancy agreement is in place. A section 21 notice can be used to end a tenancy without a reason. A section 8 notice is used if there is a breach of contract.
The landlord will need to seek a possession order from the courts, who should give the tenant 14 days to vacate. However, a judge may determine that the tenant has a right to continue living in the property, depending on the specific circumstances. If the tenant fails to leave after the 14 days the landlord will need to obtain a warrant of possession whereby the court will instruct a bailiff.
Ideally yes, every occupant aged 18 or over should be named on the tenancy agreement. The landlord can agree with the tenant to sign a new contract with the partner named as a tenant. If the tenant refuses then they would likely be in breach of contract.
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