Section 21 eviction

[jedimistress]

I have been served with a section 21 notice. This is a notice to leave the property I have rented for the last 5 years.

I have been given 2 months notice leave. I was on a shorthold agreement but rolled on after the 6 months. The reason given is tha the landlord wishes to renovate the property and carry out repairs. New roof and rendering etc. It is a rickety old cottage.

Is there anything I can do? What are my rights? Many thanks in advance.

[lady_p_gold]

Well if he wants his property back then that is his right. You will have to find somewhere else, hopefully you will get your security deposit back.

[Sherry1]

Could you make arrangements with your landlord to return after he has finished the repairs and in the meantime as the council for temporary accomodation explaining the situation? Just a thought but maybe you can keep your home

[jedimistress]

Thanks for your replies. 2 months notice is all that was required on her behalf. Any reason would do given the nature of the tenancy agreement.

Will find somewhere else but it will be a struggle as I won't be used to paying the recent exorbitant rates in Exeter.

Thanks again.