Mistakes to avoid when issuing a Section 21 Notice to end a tenancy

1. Not following the correct Section 21 Procedure

When issuing a section 21 notice, it is important to follow the correct procedure. This includes giving the tenant at least two months' notice in writing, and specifying the date on which they must vacate the property. If you do not follow the correct procedure, your notice may be invalid and you will not be able to evict your tenant.

3. Not giving the tenant enough notice

As mentioned above, you must give your tenant at least two months' notice in writing before they are required to vacate the property. If you do not give them enough notice, your notice may be invalid and you will not be able to evict your tenant.

4. Trying to evict a tenant without a section 21 notice

If you try to evict a tenant without a section 21 notice, you may be breaking the law. This could lead to a court order being made against you, and you may even be liable for damages. So it is very important that you only try to evict a tenant if you have a valid section 21 notice.

5. Not being able to prove that you served the notice

If you are unable to prove that you served the section 21 notice on your tenant, you may not be able to evict them. So it is important to make sure that you have some form of proof, such as a signed delivery receipt or an email confirmation.

6. Trying to evict a tenant during their fixed-term tenancy

If you try to evict a tenant during their fixed-term tenancy, you may be breaking the law. This could lead to a court order being made against you, and you may even be liable for damages. So it is very important that you only try to evict a tenant if their tenancy has ended or they have given you notice to vacate.

7. Not being able to prove that the tenant received the section 21 notice

If you are unable to prove that the tenant received the section 21 notice, you may not be able to evict them. So it is important to make sure that you have some form of proof, such as a signed delivery receipt or an email confirmation.

There are a number of things that could invalidate a section 21 notice and prevent you from being able to evict your tenant. So it is important that you are aware of them and take steps to avoid them. If you are unsure about anything, it is always best to seek legal advice before trying to issue a notice.