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I'll ask for a copy of the contract but I reckon it'll be legit
Yes - you can serve a section 21 at any time, as a landlord, regardless of break-clauses.
I wondered if anyone had a similar experience of sitting tight and telling the landlord to go fuck themselves for a few weeks, and what the legal ramifications were.
My (basic) understanding is that they have to get a court order. Otherwise they are a breaking the law and open themselves up to court action from you, and a world of hurt. If you don't want to leave at the end of the two months, then just do not, and wait for the court order. I'd get the locks changed, though.
Better, I'd explain the situation to them, i.e. you can't move out earlier due to the situation being out of your control, and that if push came to shove you'd simply wait for a court order, meaning you get what you want. The alternative is for the Landlord to show some sense and grant you the extra three weeks allowing you to depart on amicable terms. Of course, you'll happilly pay the rental for those three weeks to fund thier hotel stay.
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I'll ask for a copy of the contract but I reckon it'll be legit - an optional get out after one year was mentioned before we signed up but I can't remember choosing it or not.
Assuming the paperwork is in order, it's more a question of buying just a bit of time and where we stand. As far as I can tell, @Howard is right inthat getting a hearing for an eviction can take a few weeks and I get two weeks to state my side of the case, then even if it goes to court we can expect a couple of weeks to leave at least.
I wondered if anyone had a similar experience of sitting tight and telling the landlord to go fuck themselves for a few weeks, and what the legal ramifications were.
Cheers for that link!