I would be grateful for any advice. My girlfriend and I rent a property from a major Rental Agency. We signed a 6 Month contract which is due to expire in 2 months time. Today we have been told we must vacate the property in 2 months and that although the property will be re-let we are not allowed to apply.

The reason we have been given is a “no further tenancy is being offered to you, unfortunately due to the poor inspection report”. I assume this refers to an inspection of the flat that was made in April by the Agency but as our flat is in great condition and clean and we have not broken or damaged anything I am baffled as to the justification for such a statement. I fear our Agency is prejudiced in their dealings with us as we were victorious in a dispute with them 5 months ago and were paid several hundred pounds of compensation by them.

Am I entitled to see a copy of the Inspection Report and if so how would I go about obtaining it? Do you have any further advice for me?

Many thanks
Jon

The Landlord is not obliged to offer you a further tenancy agreement and as long as they have issued the correct section 21 notice in writing then I am afraid that they seek possession at the end of the agreement and they do not need to give you a reason why.

You are entitled to see your file under the data protection act - perhaps you should write to them asking to see your file notes form their computer and hard copy files - I would include a cheque for 10 pounds.