# Section 21 - informal extension

**URL:** <https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/section-21-informal-extension/39344>\
**Category:** Legal\
**Created:** [24 September 2022 10:33 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/section-21-informal-extension/39344 "2022-09-24T10:33:24Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![londonlandlord2022](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/londonlandlord2022/32/9284_2.png) [@londonlandlord2022](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/londonlandlord2022)\
**Post date:** [24 September 2022 10:33 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/section-21-informal-extension/39344/1 "2022-09-24T10:33:24Z")

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Hello all,

New poster here. I served a Section 21 notice on my tenant, and the tenant is still in the property (beyond the stipulated exit date). I have provided an extension to this via email to mid-October. However, I’m unclear whether this extension prevents me from seeking a possession order via the courts, or whether I have to wait until mid-October before I go down this route.

Some specific details:

- The Section 21 notice was served in July, so it is still valid. The date on the notice (after which I could apply for a possession order) was a day in September
- The exact wording for the informal extension was 'I will provide an extension to the exit date - the new date is **midday** on **XX XX October 2022** , which is an extension of XX weeks.

I’m concerned this informal extension has invalidated the notice and therefore I’ll need to start again.

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**Author:** ![David122](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/david122/32/1449_2.png) [@David122](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/David122)\
**Post date:** [24 September 2022 11:43 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/section-21-informal-extension/39344/2 "2022-09-24T11:43:20Z")

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The s21 notice is only valid for 6 months. Your email offering an extension was unwise and unnecessary. You could simply have delayed court action. I thjnk the notice means you are now estopped from seeking possession until after this time.

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**Author:** ![londonlandlord2022](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/londonlandlord2022/32/9284_2.png) [@londonlandlord2022](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/londonlandlord2022)\
**Post date:** [24 September 2022 11:47 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/section-21-informal-extension/39344/3 "2022-09-24T11:47:25Z")

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Thanks David - when you refer to ‘this time’ is that October 15th, or the whole of the s21 period of 6 months? If it’s the former that is fine, if it’s the latter, sounds like I would be better advised to serve a new s21?

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**Author:** ![David122](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/david122/32/1449_2.png) [@David122](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/David122)\
**Post date:** [24 September 2022 18:04 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/section-21-informal-extension/39344/4 "2022-09-24T18:04:08Z")

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No only until October 15th

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**Author:** ![londonlandlord2022](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/londonlandlord2022/32/9284_2.png) [@londonlandlord2022](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/londonlandlord2022)\
**Post date:** [24 September 2022 18:40 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/section-21-informal-extension/39344/5 "2022-09-24T18:40:45Z")

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Thanks for confirming, appreciated.

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**Author:** ![system](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/system/32/11_2.png) [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\
**Post date:** [16 August 2024 01:50 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/section-21-informal-extension/39344/6 "2024-08-16T01:50:49Z")

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