WHAT IS THE S21 NOTICE?
The S21 notice is a letter which a landlord sends to inform you that your tenancy will end soon. It tells you when the date is and how long you have to move out of the property. If this does not happen, there may be an eviction order made against you, in which case your landlord has the legal right to forcibly evict you.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU RECEIVE AN S21 NOTICE?
The first thing to do is contact your landlord. This will be the best place to start as it is important for them to know that you are aware of the situation and that you want to work with them. It is important for you to let them know what you are looking for from the tenancy. You should also be prepared with a clear timeline of how long you expect this process to take, what information you require from the landlord, and when you expect the tenant’s handover day to be.
You should then approach your landlord with a list of what can happen if they do not agree with your requests. For example, if they are unwilling to give up possession of the property on time, you can ask what else they could do instead. If they say that there isn’t anything else they can do, then it is up to you whether or not they will agree with your request.
HOW TO CREATE A PLAN OF ACTION FOR YOUR EVICTION
If you receive an S21 notice, it means that you are going to be evicted from your home and into temporary accommodation in the near future. It is important that you create a plan of action for the eviction process so that everything goes smoothly. This could include finding out about whether or not there is help available for you and your family and if there are any legal aid agencies which can help.
You will also need to do preparations for the move. You may need to purchase furniture, hire movers, or even find someone who will let you store items temporarily. You might also have to arrange time off work and make sure that you know what steps need to be done with pets.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF YOU REFUSE TO LEAVE THE PROPERTY?
If you refuse to leave the property when you are given notice of an S21, you will likely be arrested and taken to court where the judge will decide whether or not to allow you to remain in the property. If you are refused permission, the landlord will have up to 28 days to evict you from the property.
When you receive an S21 notice from your landlord, it means that you will have to leave the property and find a new place to live. The S21 notice is a notice that your landlord gives to you when there is a legal reason for you to move out of the property.
If you receive this notice and don’t know what to do next, it’s important that you take action immediately. Your first step should be creating a plan of action.