What's a Sitting Tenant?
A Sitting Tenant Is a Tenant Already in Occupation of Premises, Especially When There Is a Change of Owner. Sitting Tenants Can Result from a Decision Not to...
A sitting tenant is a tenant already in occupation of premises, especially when there is a change of owner. Sitting tenants can result from a decision not to evict an assured shorthold tenant following a change of owner or where there is a protected tenancy.
What makes you a sitting tenant?
A sitting tenant is a renter living in a property that their landlord decides to sell. If the tenant has an ongoing contract or agreement with their original landlord, then they retain the right to live in the property when it changes hands.
How do I get rid of a sitting tenant?
In most instances, the tenancy will be an AST (Assured Shorthold Tenancy), which means the new landlord may have the right to evict the tenant from the property by issuing a Section 21 notice.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
