Private renters are living in constant fear of being
evicted, with some households sent eviction notices every 10 months into a
tenancy by landlords and letting agents keen to reduce their rights and impose
extra fees and rent increases. Section 21 notices – which controversially allow
landlords to evict a tenant without having to give a reason – are being sent to
renters together with letters asking if they want to renew their term, leaving
some feeling confused about their rights and unable to negotiate on rent rises
or charges. Some landlords issue Section
21 notices almost as soon as a tenancy is signed so that if there are problems
later on they can act quickly. Read more on the Guardian website.
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