Are you a Landlord who knows their stuff? -
Put your knowledge to the test with our
10 easy questions!
1
A tenancy created in 2003 at a rent of £500 per month is what type of tenancy?

     a regulated tenancy
     a contractual tenancy
     an assured shorthold tenancy
     an assured only tenancy
 

2
When is the best time to serve a section 21 notice?

     before the tenancy begins
     as soon as the tenancy agreement is signed
     during the tenancy
     after the tenancy has expired
 

3
What is the affect of non-compliance with section 48 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987; namely, not giving an address in England and Wales for the service of documents on the Landlord?

     the rent owed is lawfully not due
     you cannot issue a section 21 on the tenant
     you cannot issue a section 8 on the tenant for any breach not relating to the rent
     nothing at all - the act does not apply so you can give any address
 

4
Can you charge the tenant for sending letters for rent arrears?

     Yes - but only if you make it a clause in the tenancy agreement
     Yes - regardless of whether or not it is mentioned in the tenancy agreement
     It depends on the type of tenancy
     No - never
 

5
How long does it take before a section 21 expires?

     At least 1 week
     At least 2 weeks
     At least 1 month
     At least 2 months
 

6
If you have issued a valid section 21 but the tenant has failed to vacate the property, can you throw him out or change the locks on him?

     Yes, but as long as you send him a letter of warning
     Yes, you can evict immediately without any warnings
     Yes, but only if he has fallen into arrears as well
     No, it is illegal and you will be charged with unlawful eviction
 

7
In what situation can a section 8 be served on a tenant?

     If a tenant is in rent arrears
     If any obligation under the tenancy has been breached
     If the tenant gives false information to the landlord
     All of the above
 

8
What is the lifespan of a section 8 notice?

     1 week
     1 month
     1 year
     Infinite
 

9
What is / are the correct court forms to use after a section 21 notice has expired and the tenant has ignored it and failed to vacate the property?

     N5B
     N5
     N119
     N5B and N119
 

10
If the tenant falls into arrears, which of the following are illegal acts?

     Changing the locks on a tenant (a)
     Failure to do long term repairs (b)
     Neither a or b
     Both a and b
 

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