How to serve section 21?

Landlord Discussion
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What are the steps to take to make sure the tenant leaves on the end date of the fix term instead of rolling?

Currently it is 2 months + 1 day until the fixed term end date and the tenant casually mentioned at one point they would like to leave a week ago.

So what should a landlord do? is it we call them to discuss and agree 2 months before fixed term expire?

Also, when do I serve section 21? is it before 2 months or within 2 month until the fixed term end date? if I served it let’s say 1 months before fixed term expiry date, do I get them out 1 month after expiry or on the expiry date?

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The notice period is a minimum of two months during the fixed term. To properly serve a S21 notice every detail will need to be done with a lot of care and attention because a judge will rule it to be invalid if the slightest detail is out of place. To be sure, seek professional help.

Good luck

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You cant ensure this and any promise you extract from them in advance is legally worthless. You could serve a s21 notice to expire on the last day of their tenancy, but even that doesnt end the tenancy and if they stay 1 second past midnight on the last day, a periodic tenancy will arise and there is nothing that anyone can do to prevent that.

If you need to recover possession at the end of the fixed term, then I suggest you agree when they say they want to leave early.

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