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| 03 Oct 2007 06:15:15 |
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james2007
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| 13 Nov 2007 06:34:30 |
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| Hi. What is the longest shorthold that can be granted under the usual arrangement? Thanks, James |
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| 15 Nov 2007 10:41:21 |
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Hi James
The longest period would be 3 years. I think it would be prudent to insert some sort of break clause, to give both parties option to determine earlier.
Obviously, if you were going to end into such a long term contract. Please ensure that the contract contains provisons for rental increases during this period. Alternatively if the ingoing party are acceptable, you could set a rental to cover the full 3 year period and desists from any increases for that period.
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james2007
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| 18 Dec 2007 13:53:52 |
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Hello Folks.
Thanks for your kind reply on length of tenancies.
In the case of a usual 6 month term I have a tenant who has stopped working and is now 3 weeks behind with his modest rent which I have permitted him to pay weekly up to date. He has today told me he is getting housing benefit and I will be paid at the end of this month (I asked for and received a post dated cheque) I don't like to chuck anybody out especially before Christmas but , Oh dear! Any thoughts please; I always assumed a lease was forfeited after 7 days non payment. Thanks, James |
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| 19 Dec 2007 05:12:11 |
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Hi James
You state contract is for 6 months, when was it granted?, We presume all payment up to this period have been paid in accordance with contract?. I think that you dont really have a problem (yet), as the tenants seems to be quite pro-active in sourcing housing benefit and has left you a post dated cheque for the outstanding rental. Obviously, if for any reason this does not clear, then he would be in default.
If you are happy to accept a housing benefit monies, you could always opt for this money to be paid direct to you. Obviously, taking into consideration that housing benefit dont normally pay the full amount and the tenant would need to pat the top up.
The lease would not be forfeited after 7 days, We presume that you have a AST in force?. If the tenant was say for example 1 months in arrears, and then continue not to pay the rental, then after the 2 month of arrears you would be able to serve a section 8 notice. Which is the pre-requiste notice required, before any court action is sanctioned.
By the sounds of it, as stated previously, is that you have a tenant who has been proactive in sourcing these funds. The only problem you have here, if it is a long term arrangement, is the tenant keeping the h/benefit up to date with paperwork etc, so claim is not shut down. Also, if payment is made to you direct, you would be responsible for repayment. Please refer to our earlier post on this forum about problems involved in letting to housing benefit payment.
Lastly; we would like to take this opportunity to wish you, all contrubutors and lanldlords club all the best for the festive seaon.
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