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Will I be evicted if I go Bankrupt?

In a word, no! We are talking here about renting a private residence from a landlord. Such arrangements are normally documented in a written rental agreement which is freely entered into and signed by both parties – the landlord and the tenant and is in accordance with the law.

Most such rental agreements are in a fairly standard format and clearly state the circumstances in which either party can terminate the agreement.

Bankruptcy and Insolvency

Such termination terms usually revolve around payment of rent, maintenance of the property, notice of termination, grounds for termination, behavior and so on. Provided the tenant adheres to the terms and conditions of the rental agreement, the landlord may not evict him or her except in strict compliance with the pre-agreed terms for such termination of the agreement. It would be unusual for such a rental agreement to include terms relating to the insolvency of the tenant including bankruptcy.

In the event of the tenant accruing rent arrears, the landlord would usually have grounds for eviction but only in accordance with the terms of the rental agreement and the law of the land.

Any tenant who is threatened with eviction solely on the grounds of their being bankrupt should seek legal advice to ensure that their rights are protected. If in doubt, consult with your local CAB office.

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