Retaliatory evictions Restricting misuse of section 21 notices
Language: English Series: Letting Update Journal ; 23(3) October 2015, 14-16(3)Publication details: 20145Subject(s): Summary: Outlines and explains measures introduced by the Deregulation Act 2015 to stop retaliatory evictions by landlords serving s21 notices under the Housing Act 1988 on assured shorthold tenancies commenced on or after 1 October 2015 in England. Where a notice has been served under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) under s33 and 34 of the 2015 Act a s21 notice cannot be served for six months and if a tenant asks an agent or landlord for works to be completed a s21 notice served in retaliation to that request for works may be rendered invalid in certain situations.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journals | L159026 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 159026-1001 |
Outlines and explains measures introduced by the Deregulation Act 2015 to stop retaliatory evictions by landlords serving s21 notices under the Housing Act 1988 on assured shorthold tenancies commenced on or after 1 October 2015 in England. Where a notice has been served under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) under s33 and 34 of the 2015 Act a s21 notice cannot be served for six months and if a tenant asks an agent or landlord for works to be completed a s21 notice served in retaliation to that request for works may be rendered invalid in certain situations.