clairebear
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We're currently renting in a RPZ at about 70% of the market rate.
It's a great deal but we've been there for 5+ years and always looked after the place.
Landlord tried to increase rent to 90% market rate but we refused based on the new rules.
He's now sent us a notice of termination (including a stat. dec. signed by a solicitor) saying he wants to move in. I spoke to him and he said he plans to live there for 6 months to renovate and then re-let it at the market rate. I am raging. Can he do this? Can we do anything to stop him? It's so unfair. Now we are going to have to find another home and pay through the nose for it. I'm tempted to ignore the termination order and drag it out with the RTB as long as possible. Any advice would be very welcome especially from anyone who has gone through a similar experience.
It's a great deal but we've been there for 5+ years and always looked after the place.
Landlord tried to increase rent to 90% market rate but we refused based on the new rules.
He's now sent us a notice of termination (including a stat. dec. signed by a solicitor) saying he wants to move in. I spoke to him and he said he plans to live there for 6 months to renovate and then re-let it at the market rate. I am raging. Can he do this? Can we do anything to stop him? It's so unfair. Now we are going to have to find another home and pay through the nose for it. I'm tempted to ignore the termination order and drag it out with the RTB as long as possible. Any advice would be very welcome especially from anyone who has gone through a similar experience.