Renters' Rights Act mandates year-long vacancy for some properties
UKPulse Property Desk
New legislation under the Renters' Rights Act requires certain properties to remain empty for a year if a landlord issues a Section 8 notice for sale but then decides not to sell.
- The Renters' Rights Act includes new legislation requiring some properties to be kept empty for a year.
- This applies if a landlord issues a Section 8 notice for property sale and subsequently changes their mind about the sale.
- The government is also considering legislation to take control of and re-let houses that have been empty for six months.
The Renters' Rights Act has introduced new legislation concerning vacant properties. Under the Act, if a landlord issues a Section 8 notice to a tenant for the purpose of selling the property, but then decides against the sale, the property cannot be re-let for a period of one year.
Separately, the government is reportedly contemplating new legislation that would allow it to take control of and re-let houses that have been empty for six months.
What this means for you: If you are a landlord, you may be affected by new rules regarding property re-letting after issuing a Section 8 notice for sale.