Section 21

Tenancy Types and Management

I have read with interest and concern various landlord's experiences with problem tenants. I have a tenant who has arrears in excess of £1400. However, the more I think about this and the time and effort that is required to pursue the arrears through the courts, the more I come to the conclusion that serving a Section 21 notice might be a preferable option. After all, the pain (in terms of my own time and effort) of actually trying to recover monies from someone who does not have the ability to pay it may not be the right route.

The tenancy agreement for the tenant currently residing at my rental property came to an end yesterday 26th November 2007. I certainly don't want the tenant to stay on. Do I serve her a Section 21 notice asking her to leave within two months and, if so, what do I need to be careful about.