Can a tenancy at will be assigned?

A tenancy at will is an agreement for occupation that either party can terminate at any time. This can be express or implied. As with a licence it cannot be assigned. Tenancies at will are often used as an interim agreement where the parties are in the process of negotiating a formal agreement such as a lease.

How do I end a tenancy at-will?

Tenancy at will A tenancy at will can be terminated at any time and there is no specific notice period which must be given by either landlord or tenant. Notice of some kind must be given but that could be notice to terminate the tenancy on immediate notice.

Does a tenancy at-will need to be executed as a deed?

Under section 52 of the Law of Property Act 1925 all conveyances of legal title (which is what a tenancy or lease is) must be by deed unless they are a lease or tenancy not required by law to be in writing.

Can you evict a tenant if there is no tenancy agreement?

If there is no tenancy agreement, a tenant cannot be given a section 21 notice for eviction. Instead, a landlord must use a section 8 notice (with a ground for eviction). To be able to evict a tenant in the absence of a written tenancy agreement, a landlord will need to apply to the courts for a possession order.

Is tenancy at-will and periodic tenancy the same?

Periodic tenancy and tenancy at will are two different types of tenancy. In a periodic tenancy, the tenant lives at a property for successive periods until he or she decides to move out. A tenancy at will allows a tenant to live at a property without a formal agreement between the tenant and landlord.

What rights do tenants have without a lease UK?

A tenant without a written contract is still entitled to all the statutory rights a regular tenant with a contract is, including water, heating, a safe environment etc. In a similar vein, the tenant is still obligated to pay rent on time and take reasonable care of the property.