Renting and landlord is selling - come and talk to me please!

[BitOfABugger]

I don't have the savings to buy (thanks to ex husband and other things) but my credit rating is excellent. Reasonable income circa £30k.

I've looked at properties on rightmove and there are so few that are suitable!

I've requested a few viewings already but only one of them is truly suitable. I'm not inflexible but there is very little available and competition is very fierce.

What do I do if the notice period expires and I haven't found anywhere!! (Not suggesting I sit tight and refuse to leave! Landlord has been fair over the years.) Just worried. Thanks.

Yes. Thanks very much.

@VanCleefArpels

The tenant doesnt take it to court, the landlord has to apply for a possession order and cannot pass on those costs to the tenant. The tenant has legal Possession of the property until ordered otherwise by the Court

I meant if the tenant chooses to stay in the property until it gets to court. Not all tenants are aware that they can be liable for court costs.

@VanCleefArpels

The tenant doesnt take it to court, the landlord has to apply for a possession order and cannot pass on those costs to the tenant. The tenant has legal Possession of the property until ordered otherwise by the Court

The courts allow for court costs to be allocated to the tenant if they find in the LL's favour

@BitOfABugger

Thanks. Yes, tbh, I'm not belligerent. I'm not going to get all, "well this is my home, make me leave!" about it. The 3, potentially 6, month thing is useful to know and I will seek advice about that but realistically, my query was about what would I do if the notice period expires and I don't have anywhere else.

I'd continue to pay rent anyway. I'm not a dick. And I wouldn't want bailiffs turning up on the doorstep either! Like I say, I've enjoyed living here, it's their house to sell I'd they wish but obviously I do have rights too.

Continuing to pay rent is the most important thing to do and the one thing that will protect you the most. Good luck.

Sorry to hijack this thread but I'm going through the same situation as the OP and this thread has been so helpful.

My landlord is saying that since I was issued the EPC and how to rent guide via an online portal when I moved in November last year, this has fulfilled their legal requirements.

The information on Shelter seems to suggest that it has to be issued again at the point of the Section 21 being served?

Butterer That's great, thank you. I'm sure that as it's all via an online portal there would probably be something I've agreed to with regards to receiving the document electronically, but will wait and see!

Just thought I'd update.

I managed to speak with Shelter today.

They have advised similarly that it should have been 3 months and will now be 6 months. They've also said I'm not obliged to tell the LL this and can just stay put.

They also advised that the notice i have currently been served is invalid and so i should speak to the housing office to get someone to speak to them on my behalf.

Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.