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Can a landlord start possession proceedings before the fixed period of an assured shorthold tenancy has come to an end ?
The landlord can bring a tenancy to an end even if the full period of the tenancy has not come to an end.
However, the landlord must be able to show good reason for bringing the tenancy to an end, such reasons (grounds) are given in Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988, but only grounds 2, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 14A, 15 or 17 apply.
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- What is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy?
- Can a landlord start possession proceedings before the fixed period of an assured shorthold tenancy has come to an end?
- Once the period of an assured shorthold tenancy has come to an end does the tenant have to leave?
- How much notice does a landlord have to give a tenant under an assured shorthold tenancy before he or she can apply for a possession order?
- If the landlord does not pay his or her mortgage and the lender wants to repossess the property, does the tenant have any rights?
- Can a landlord or tenant take action against a trespasser?
- What happens if a landlord evicts a tenant without a court possession order?
- If a property is in need of repair is the tenant or the landlord responsible for carrying out repairs?
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