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Question Title: Short Lets.
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| Now that an assured shorthold tenancy need not be for a minimum period of six months how will it be possible to serve a s21 notice on a tenant who has a tenancy for say one month ?
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| Under the new rules introduced by the Housing Act 1996 an assured shorthold tenancy can be for any length of time. It is perfectly acceptable for a landlord and tenant to agree to set up a tenancy lasting one month. However, should the tenant remain in the property after the duration of the agreement the landlord will then have to give notice under s21 (4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988. The landlord can use the accelerated possession procedure although it should be remembered that the court will not issue an order for possession that takes effect before the initial six month period of an AST.
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Letting Handbook |
Chapter 12 |
letting-handbook-and-factsheets.html
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Letting Factsheet No 20 |
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