| Every Landlord Should Be Familiar With The Eviction Notice Process |
| Written by Harry Carr | |||
| Tuesday, 06 April 2010 08:37 | |||
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If you want to rent out your house or apartment, make sure that the rental agreement contains precise details of any violations by the renter that will give you grounds for eviction. The eviction notice process is relatively simple as long as you follow the correct procedures.
If you want to rent out your house or apartment, make sure that the rental agreement contains precise details of any violations by the renter that will give you grounds for eviction. The eviction notice process is relatively simple as long as you follow the correct procedures. Outstanding rentals, complaints from neighbours, or damage to property are the most common causes of eviction. But you, as a landlord, have the right to add any other reasons written into the tenancy agreement. Make sure you have given the matter a lot of thought before signing the tenancy agreement. If you have covered yourself adequately, you should have no problem in evicting a bad tenant. If this is your intention, you will need to draw up a notice of eviction. This must give clear reasons why you intend evicting the renter. Attach a copy of the assured shorthold tenancy, and give the number of days that the renter has to vacate the premises. If the renter has caused any damage to your property, or owes you rental, include these details in the eviction notice. When the notice has been correctly prepared, it must be personally handed to your tenant. The tenant must sign an acknowledgement of receipt. If you want to avoid a face-to-face encounter with the renter, you may post the notice. You will have to send it by certified mail to make sure the renter receives it. Or you could consider asking a collection agent to hand the notice to the renter on your behalf. If, for some reason, the renter chooses to ignore the notice and does not vacate the property timeously, you may need to take the matter to court. If the judge rules in your favor contact your local police station and ask for an officer to be present on the day of eviction to ensure everything happens peacefully. About the Author: Always make sure that the rental agreement contains precise details of any violations by the renter that will give you grounds for eviction. The eviction notice process is relatively simple as long as you follow the correct procedures. More info now on http://www.landlordangel.co.uk/
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