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- Many tenancies end automatically if you leave by the last day of the fixed term. Some contracts continue as periodic tenancies after the fixed term unless you give notice to say you're leaving. Check your contract before the fixed term ends to see if you have to give notice and how much notice you should give.
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If you have a fixed-term agreement, you can only evict your lodger if any of the following apply: the fixed-term you agreed has come to an end. the agreement includes a ‘break clause’ - this lets you end it early but you still have to give the notice set out in the agreement
If you have a fixed-term agreement, your landlord can only evict you if any of the following apply: the fixed term has come to an end. it includes a ‘break clause’ - this lets your landlord end the fixed term early but they still have to give you the notice set out in your agreement
- When Lodgers Can Be Evicted
- Rolling Agreements
- Fixed Term Agreements
- Notice Does Not Always Need to Be in Writing
- How Your Landlord Can Evict You
- Your Belongings
- Get Your Deposit Back
When your landlord can evict you depends on if you have a: 1. rolling agreement 2. fixed term agreement
You have a rolling agreement if you have not agreed a set time to live there. Your landlord needs to give you notice to leave. Your agreement might say: 1. how much notice they must give you 2. if it needs to be in writing As long as your landlord does what is in the contract, it will be valid. Your landlord needs to give you reasonable notice if y...
You have a fixed term agreement if it has a set end date. For example, a 6 month agreement. Your landlord can only give you notice during a fixed term if the contract says they can. They need to do what your contract says when they give you notice.
Notice only has to be in writing if you have a contract that says so. If not, your landlord can tell you to leave verbally. For example, a notice still counts if your landlord tells you on the phone. It's best to ask for something in writing. This makes it easier to sort out disputes and you might need evidence if you ask the council for help.
Your landlord can 'peaceably evict' you when the notice or fixed term ends. This means getting you to leave without using threats or violence. For example, they could change the locks while you are out. Your landlord does not need to go to court to make you leave.
Your landlord must take care of any belongings you leave at the property. They should let you collect them in a reasonable time.
Your landlord should give your deposit back if they do not have a reason to keep it. For example, if you owe rent or damaged the property. You can take court action to get your deposit backif you and the landlord do not agree.
Your lodger ends the tenancy. Your lodger can end the tenancy by giving you notice. They cannot do this during the fixed term of the tenancy, unless there’s a break clause.
If you have a fixed term agreement, you cannot give notice unless there's a break clause in the agreement. But many resident landlords will be flexible if you want to leave early. If you do not have a written agreement. You can leave after giving your landlord 'reasonable notice'.
fixed term - last a set number of weeks, months or years. If you do not agree the length of a let, it will automatically become a periodic let. Licences can be open-ended for informal...
If you have a fixed term agreement. You can only leave early if: there’s a term in your agreement, known as a break clause, which allows you to end the agreement early. your landlord agrees to end the agreement early – it’s a good idea to ask your landlord to confirm this in writing.
