An Eviction Notice is a letter from the landlord to their tenant, which is requesting that the tenant must leave their rented home. The Eviction Notice is likely to include the following information:
Your Eviction Notice is dependant on the type of tenancy that you have. For example if you have a fixed term tenancy, then your landlord can only give you notice during this time if they have ground for possession, the eviction notice expires after fixed term has ended or if there is a 'break clause' in your tenancy agreement.
However, if you have a periodic tenancy then your landlord can give you notice at any time as long as it is for the correct length of time and details any other required specifics, which depends on the type of tenancy.
Often you will be given a period of four weeks to leave your home. If this does not happen, your landlord will seek a possession order from the court. If there is a possession hearing then you may be responsible for some of the court costs, again this is dependant on the type of tenancy that you have, so it is always important to seek expert advice about these matters.
Being in possession of an Eviction Notice means that you may feel as though you have no other choice but to leave your home. However, that is not true. The eviction notice can be challenged and you could save your home.
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Stopping a planned repossession is a complex legal process. There cannot be any guarantees of success. It is NEVER too late to start to oppose the repossession and the sooner you start the better the chance of a successful outcome. To successfully oppose repossession in Court we would always recommend professional legal representation to present your case.