Tag Archive: tenancy agreements

Housing Law – the bigger picture – the tenancy agreement problem

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In many areas (so recent reports have shown) private renting is becoming more important than social housing, particularly for middle to low income families. But our antiquated housing law is often unsatisfactory. Take the tenancy agreement for example. When renting, most people would agree that a tenancy agreement is essential: as a record of what…

Tenant rights regarding new tenants in a property

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Can the landlord impose a new tenant on tenants in a property when one of their number has moved out?

What is the effect of using the wrong tenancy agreement?

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Here is a question to the blog clinic from Jane, who is a landlord: I think I gave my tenant the wrong tenancy agreement when it was signed back in 2010. The Tenancy agreement specifically states that it is ‘ Non – assured shorthold tenancy Agreement for a House or flat in England or Wales)….

Can I move back into my old tenancy property?

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A tenant regrets moving and wants to move back in again

Why your tenancy agreement is misleading – the secret clauses that you don’t know about

What does this mean?

Tenancy agreements often do not give the full picture – often there are important legal obligations that are left out, or clauses can be misleading

Do I give my remaining tenant a new tenancy agreement?

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This landlord wants to know if he should give a new tenancy agreement where one of the tenants has left and the remaining tenant is wiling to pay the full rent.

Five fixed term tenancy periods and what they mean

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The fixed term of a tenancy can affect more than simply how long it lasts. This article gives tips on five different tenancy fixed terms and how they differ from each other