I need to fight shock eviction notice
RENFREWSHIRE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS
I privately rent and recently received a notice to quit from my landlord. My landlord says that he is no longer making a profit due to his mortgage payments increasing and has therefore decided to sell the property.
I have been living in this property for several years and it feels like a huge blow to be suddenly uprooted from my home.
I am struggling to find a new place to live in as there’s hardly anywhere available to rent in my budget. I’m wondering if there is anything I can do to contest the eviction or extend my stay in the property? What are my rights and what steps can I take?
Receiving a notice to quit from your landlord can be a distressing experience especially if you have been living in the property for a long time.
Unfortunately, in this case the reasons given by your landlord for issuing the notice to quit in order to sell the property is a legitimate reason to end your tenancy.
It is important to note however, that while the notice to quit may be valid, you do not necessarily have to leave the property at the end of this notice period.
If your landlord wants to evict you, they may need to apply to the Housing and Property Chamber to have you removed from the property. This can be a lengthy process and you will have a priority with the homeless unit at the Council during this time.
If you are able to maintain a good relationship with your landlord this will enable them to market the property for sale whilst the eviction process is ongoing.
If you need further advice regarding your tenancy you may wish to contact our housing adviser by calling 0141 889 2121 or emailing ren-bureau@ paisleycab.casonline.org.uk
I recently bought some clothes online. When I was at the checkout I came across the option to“buy now pay later”(BNPL). I’ve never bought things using this option before but was tempted. When the clothes arrived, they didn’t suit me so I decided to return them. I never thought anything else of it but now the BNPL company has been chasing me to make a payment.
I’ve tried explaining to them that I’ve returned the items but they won’t listen. I’ve tried contacting the retailer but feel like I’m getting nowhere.
I’ve even emailed them a receipt I received as proof that I sent the items back.
I’m now considering just paying the money so they’ll stop contacting me. What would you advise?
We’ve recently received an increase in the number of enquiries from clients regarding issues with Buy Now Pay Later companies.
It’s always helpful, as you’ve done, to retain proof of postage as evidence that you have returned an item. #Once you’ve sent proof that you returned the item(s) to the retailer you should leave them to deal with the BNPL company.
You shouldn’t feel pressurised by the BNPL company to make a payment if you have returned the items.
If you need further support regarding this issue we would suggest contacting Advice Direct Scotland by visiting their website www.consumeradvice.scot or phoning them on 0808 164 6000