September 2016
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How long does a Section 21 notice last?
Read more: How long does a Section 21 notice last?Tenancies granted before 1 October 2015 Where a tenancy is granted in England on or before 1 October 2015, Section 21 Housing Act 1988 contains no time limit as to when a section 21 notice may be acted upon once expired. Therefore, once served, a possession order may be obtained any time after it’s expiry…
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If a tenant abandons a property does the landlord become liable for the utility bills?
Read more: If a tenant abandons a property does the landlord become liable for the utility bills?Paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 6 to the Electricity Act 1989 makes a deemed contract between the electricity company and the owner of the premises the moment the premises become unoccupied: 3.— (1) Where an electricity supplier supplies electricity to any premises otherwise than in pursuance of a contract, the supplier shall be deemed to have…
