Here is a question to the blog clinic from Mike who is a landlord: I let a flat on an AST for 12 months from 1st Dec 2009. The tenant remains in occupation and it is therefore now an assured statutory … [Read more...]
Why a periodic tenancy arising at the end of a fixed term is actually a new tenancy
There has been a lot of confusion, and indeed anger, at the statement made by the Judges in the recent Superstrike case, that a periodic tenancy is a new tenancy. I can understand that. From a … [Read more...]
Fast track eviction proceedure for rent arrears – some suggestions
There has been a fair amount in the press recently about landlord and tenant law, what with debates in the commons and Ed Milliband's speech and all. While doing my 'bigger picture' series last year … [Read more...]
Agent wants tenant to sign new contract
Here is a question to the blog clinic from Anna (not her real name) who is a tenant I am currently on a fixed term tenancy agreement through a lettings agency - 3 months, rent paid in advance. In the … [Read more...]
Five fixed term tenancy periods and what they mean
Every tenancy has a term, a period of time that it is to last for. These often have a profound effect on the tenancy and how it works. In this article I am going to look at five different terms and … [Read more...]