Can you sell a house with tenants living in it UK?

The law ensures landlords to always have a way to return in possession of the property. … If you’re on a fixed term assured shorthold tenancy, while the property sale takes place, you have a right to remain in the property until the fixed term has ended.

You can sell your rental property with sitting tenants. However, it’s important to remember that your tenants have certain rights. You should always inform sitting tenants of your intention to sell before putting your property on the market and explain your reasons for doing so.

If you’re on a month-to-month lease, in most states, landlords are required to give a 30-day written notice to tenants to vacate if they decide to sell to a buyer or new landlord. … Even if the house or apartment sells before your lease is up, the new owner has to respect that legally binding contract with the tenant.

Any notice to quit must be given to the tenant at least 12 weeks before they must leave the property, regardless of the landlord’s reasons for eviction. If the tenant remains in the property after the notice expires, the landlord must apply to a court for a possession order.

If you don’t want your landlord or letting agent to organise viewings you can refuse and they may not enter without your permission. … A landlord who serves a so-called ‘no fault eviction’ section 21 notice, however, does not need to prove that they are acting reasonably.