The notice is a demand that the resident leave their home or business within 24 hours. It is a legal order, which means it must be obeyed. It can be given by a police officer to someone who is being evicted from their home, by a bailiff to someone who is being evicted from their business premises, or by the landlord if the tenancy has come to an end and they want you to get out.
Breaking down S21 eviction notices can seem confusing. But not for long! We’ve done our research and found all of the information you need about this eviction notice and how it works. So what are you waiting for? Read on to find out more!
WHAT IS A S21 EVICTION NOTICE?
A S21 eviction notice is a demand that the resident leave their home or business within 24 hours. It is a legal order, which means it must be obeyed. It can be given by a police officer to someone who is being evicted from their home, by a bailiff to someone who is being evicted from their business premises, or by the landlord if the tenancy has come to an end and they want you to get out.
HOW TO RESPOND TO A S21 EVICTION NOTICE
If you’ve received a S21 eviction notice, then there are a few steps you need to take before you pack your bags.
1) Does the notice include all of your possessions? If so, then read on.
2) If not, seek legal advice about an extension or exemption.
3) Make arrangements for any pets.
4) Get in touch with family and friends to offer them temporary accommodation.
5) Find out if the council can provide emergency accommodation on short-term basis.
6) Seek legal advice about how long it will take to find new accommodation.
7) Collect any essential documents that were provided by the landlord or bailiff, such as keys and gas/electricity/water meters etc…
YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
As soon as you receive an eviction notice, you will need to respond. This is your opportunity to either request a hearing or produce evidence that you are not obliged to leave.
If you choose not to respond within the time limit of 24 hours, the landlord can apply for a court order for possession. If they do this, you will get an official summons. You will have at least 7 days before the hearing date to prepare your case, but it is advisable to get in touch with the council’s housing department.
If you want to challenge the notice, there are two ways that you can do this:
-You can request a hearing at the county court which provides information about how to do this on their website
-Or alternatively, submit evidence that challenges the reason for the notice (e.g., if it’s because of rent arrears).
The council’s housing department may be able to provide advice on what evidence is needed and also help with applying for any relevant relief (e.g., relief from penalty). If there is no relief granted by the courts on your behalf (e.g., on grounds of being disabled), then you have only one week in which to leave before bailiffs arrive and forcibly remove residents from their home or business premises without warning.>>END>>
A S21 notice is one of the most common ways landlords choose to evict tenants. It is also one of the most difficult types of eviction notice to respond to. In this article, we will discuss what a S21 eviction notice is, how to respond to a S21 eviction notice, and your rights and obligations.
If you have been served with a S21 notice from your landlord, it is important that you act quickly. You should contact your landlord immediately and speak with them about the eviction. You want to find out why they are evicting you and if there is anything you can do to avoid it.
If you are unable to reach an agreement with your landlord, you may want to contact a council in order to better understand your rights and obligations under the S21 notice.