UK Landlord Forum / Life

Landlord has asked me to sign a "tenancy rights waiver" (as described verbally) so he can obtain a re-mortgage
but assures me that the AST I have is still valid and will not be affected (7 months of 12 still to run). My guarantor
has asked to see the waiver before signing. LL refused and immediately issued a verbal notice to leave of 3 months.
Other 4 tenants in the house have agreed to sign so I'm the odd one out. 
Does the above constitute a form of harassment and is there any recourse ? Is the LL required to serve an official
document "notice of eviction" and will that have to go through the court for any subsequent judgement to be legally
binding ?
Deposit was paid in cash and receipt issued but was not registered in a government scheme

Oh dear,he has been one very naughty and stupid landlord.You should sign nothing,nor do you have to leave.He has no grounds for eviction while the lease is still running,nor can he issue 21 when it expires,given the deposit situation.I would refuse to communicate with him until you get advice from Shelter or CAB.Just out of interest,how did the others sign a waiver without seeing it? They should seek advice as well.Verbal notices are invalid in any circumstances.

Quote from: khtlon on March 10, 2019, 11:18:57 AM
My guarantor has asked to see the waiver before signing.

Well done guarantor.

Quote from: khtlon on March 10, 2019, 11:18:57 AM
LL refused and immediately issued a verbal notice to leave of 3 months.

Legally meaningless.

Quote from: khtlon on March 10, 2019, 11:18:57 AM
Does the above constitute a form of harassment and is there any recourse ?

On its own, probably not. Certainly not worth doing anything about if that's all there is to it.

Quote from: khtlon on March 10, 2019, 11:18:57 AM
Is the LL required to serve an official document "notice of eviction" and will that have to go through the court for any subsequent judgement to be legally binding ?

Yes, section 21 notice on Form 6A (assuming England), or section 8 notice on Form 3. Yes.

Quote from: khtlon on March 10, 2019, 11:18:57 AM
Deposit was paid in cash and receipt issued but was not registered in a government scheme

1x to 3x penalty here you go.

Quote from: khtlon on March 10, 2019, 11:18:57 AM
Other 4 tenants

Am assuming you're not all related. Does your landlord have a HMO licence?