When can I issue a section 21 notice?

You can issue a section 21 notice any time after the initial 4-month tenancy period.

What do I need in place to issue a section 21?

In order to issue a Section 21 you need to have provided your tenants with:

  • A valid EPC certificate –
  • A valid Gas Safety Certificate
  • The most recent version of the How to Rent guide
  • A certificate of proof that the deposit has been protected under one of the government schemes.

What would stop me from issuing Section 21 notice?

If the tenant has raised a written complaint about the state of the property beforehand and this has not been addressed. This could take the form of you not having responded within 2 weeks or if you have responded but nothing has happened and the tenant has asked the local authority to issue an improvement notice.

Tenant caused damage is treated differently.

Where can I find the latest version of Section 21?

If you are using yourbuy2let.com already, you can access it directly under Templates and it will be get prepopulated for you automatically from the system.

If you need a blank version you can access it from the government website here – https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/515658/Form_6A_INTERACTIVE_FINAL_Possession_property.pdf

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