SECTION 21 NOTICES
A Section 21 Notice is a legal mechanism used by landlords to regain possession of a rental property let under an assured shorthold tenancy, without needing to provide a reason for the eviction. However, landlords must meet strict procedural requirements for the notice to be valid, including providing a minimum of two months’ notice and ensuring compliance with rules on deposit protection, safety certificates, and prescribed documents. Failure to meet these obligations can result in the notice being invalid and rejected by the court.
What is a Section 21 Notice?
In simple words, Section 21 is a legal notice that a landlord can serve to a tenant to evict from his property.
What are other terms used for Section 21 Notice?
Section 21 Notice is also called a possession notice, no-fault eviction notice or notice of eviction.
For what sort of tenancies, a Section 21 Notice can be used?
Section 21 Notice can only be used for Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST).
When Section 21 Notice can be served?
To serve a valid Section 21 Notice, the landlord has to give at least two months’ notice to the tenant. If not, the Section 21 Notice will be invalid and ineffective.
What are the other requirements for Serving a valid Section 21 Notice?
There are several essential elements which must be fulfilled before serving a Section 21 Notice. Our Landlord and Tenant Lawyers are here to help you in your best interest.
What is the biggest misconception about Section 21 Notice?
The biggest misconception about Section 21 Notice is that upon its service, a landlord thinks he will get back his property promptly despite checking the validity elements of Section 21 Notice and also despite thinking about the inevitable legal proceedings (mostly) which could be expensive and stressful. However, our Landlord and Tenant Lawyers are here to help you in your best interest.
How can Sunrise Solicitors help landlords with Section 21?
We draft, review, and serve valid Section 21 notices and represent landlords in possession proceedings if tenants do not vacate.
How can Sunrise Solicitors help tenants facing Section 21?
We check the validity of the notice, challenge unlawful evictions, and negotiate more time or fair settlements where possible.