Eviction Notice

Eviction Notice

If your landlord wants to evict you they must give you an eviction notice. If not they will be unable to legally make you leave the property.

Eviction notices landlords can use are;

• Section 21 Notice
• Section 8 Notice

Landlords must follow strict procedure in order to evict a tenant else they risk being guilty of harassment or illegally evicting their tenants.

A Section 21 notice is the most common way for a landlord to begin an eviction of a tenant. They do not need a reason or ground. Landlords must follow strict procedure in order to evict a tenant else they risk being guilty of harassment or illegally evicting their tenants.

If you are issued a Section 21 notice, you will not have to leave immediately. Landlords have to give a minimum of two months’ notice. Sometime the notice may need to be longer. Landlords are not obliged to give a reason for evicting the tenant.

If so are issued a S8 notice this will detail the reason your landlord is seeking possession for example rent arrears or some other breach of tenancy. The notice must provide the correct amount of notice and date after which court action can begin and the reasons for seeking possession.

The initial most important thing to do is check the validity of any notice served.

Get in Touch

Duncan Lewis urges clients to get in touch as soon as possible in cases involving the issue of an S21 Notice and/or an S8 Notice and can also offer alternative solutions in respect of court action such negotiating settlements and sometimes as dispute resolution or mediation in order to enable you to remain in the property or to leave on terms you are happy with.

We also regularly advise clients on illegal eviction matters and can offer specialist legal support and advice on all eviction or possession matters.

For expert legal advice on eviction notices including what to do if your landlord issues you an eviction notice, a Section 21 notice and section 8 notice, do not hesitate to contact one of our dedicated Duncan Lewis Housing Solicitors as soon as possible on 033 3772 0409.