My landlady is intent on evicting me after my wife’s death
DEAR DEIDRE: AFTER more than 30 years of living in my house, my landlady is doing everything in her power to evict me.
She claims that because my wife has died I’m no longer eligible to live here but I have nowhere else to go.
I’m a 67-year-old man and my wife and I moved into our house when we got married.
Over the years we have made so many memories here, and while we always wanted to buy it, our landlady was never willing.
When my wife unexpectedly died a month ago from a stroke I was beside myself. It wasn’t long after that my landlady promptly served me an eviction notice.
She’s claiming that because my wife was the tenant she can ask me to leave, but I don’t want to lose our house.
I still pay my way and I’m a great tenant, but no matter what I say she’s adamant.
How can I stop this?
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DEIDRE SAYS: After renting your property for so long, it seems very unfair of your landlady to spring this on you so soon.
Unfortunately, if your name was not on the tenancy agreement then it may mean that you have no legal right to continue to live there.
If she isn’t budging, tell her you need more time and are seeking legal advice.
Contact Shelter (shelter.org.uk, tel: 0808 800 4444) for free housing advice and make an appointment with your local Citizens Advice for legal help.