A Guide To Imprisoned Tenants
| Infosheet
It’s a rare scenario but one that can leave landlords and agents unsure of what to do next. A prison sentence does not automatically end a tenancy, and acting too quickly, such as changing the locks, could amount to unlawful eviction.
Our latest infosheet, created with Woodstock Legal Services, shares the real-life case of a landlord faced with this situation and sets out the right steps to take, from negotiating a surrender to serving notices correctly and avoiding costly mistakes.