I’m feeling thoroughly fed up about section 21.
Spencer v. Taylor makes it all right to serve s21(1) notices during periodic tenancies – except contractual ones.
Whereas I have always (or for a long time) provided for contractual fixed periodic with my Landlord Law tenancy agreements as it protects landlords from inadvertently creating long ones if they take a lump sum of rent up front.
And lets everyone know the score (as most tenants haven’t got a clue about s5 and periodic tenancies – which is why this is one of the most popular posts on this blog).
I suppose they’ll just have to carry on with the s21(4) notices. Bother.
But what happened on the blog?
Sunday
The Law of Compulsory Purchase and Compensation by Michael Barnes QC
A book review. Rather a chunky expensive book at that. But useful if you are a lawyer dealing with compulsory purchase. Read about it here …
Monday
Three ways to deal with the looming catastrophe of homelessness in our big cities
Except really there’s only one way. Find out what it is here …
Tuesday
Are tenants liable for expenses caused by their failure to vacate on time?
A blog clinic question from a landlord hoping to recoup her expenses. See if she can here …
Wednesday
Landlord evicting me after I complained about the mould
Another retaliatory eviction case. Find out more here …
Thursday
HMO Legal Basics – the Management Regulations : 2
Part 2 of the HMO post on management regulations looks at tenants obligations and enforcement. Read it here …
Friday
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday Newsround #163
Ben discusses down and outs who actually prefer living on the street. And Chinese DVD salesmen. Find out what else he talks about here …
Spencer v. Taylor is now section 21 law. But what does that mean?
I discuss the implications of the case now it has been approved by the Supreme Court. See if you agree here …
Further reading
- My favourite animated cartoon Simon’s Cat looks for funding for a longer film
- My Deposits help convict fraudster
- I talk about the RPS scheme on Property Industry Eye
- Tesco to develop 4,000 homes but face skills shortage
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