• oce 🐆
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    2 years ago

    I don’t know how it is the UK, but usually there is a contract period and a minimum period to respect to break the contract.

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      2 years ago

      I don’t know how it its where you live/the UK but there is probably a special clause/law that allows the owner to end the contract if they want to use the property themselves.

      Edit: Downvote as much as you want but at least in Germany and France such clauses exist.

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        2 years ago

        In France there is such a clause, but applicable only if the owner plans to rent to a family member of theirs, iirc

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          2 years ago

          That is my point! You can’t rely on a minimum clause when your landlord can evict you by claiming they want to live there themselves.

          I never claimed that that I like this or that this somehow good. The housing market is a steaming pile of shit pretty much worldwide.

          As a renters we(!) need be very aware of local laws and regulations regarding rent. Own use claim is not the only way to get evicted: in some cases fixing something in your flat might by regarded as a violation of contract and you’re out.

          I have an old contract in one of tightest markets in Germany. If I had to move out my rent would triple.

          So yes, I’m aware of the shit market - take my comment as a heads up, not a praise of the situation.