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[–] oce@jlai.lu 17 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I don't know how it is the UK, but usually there is a contract period and a minimum period to respect to break the contract.

[–] hessenjunge@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

I don’t know how it its where you live/the UK but there is probably a special clause/law that allows the owner to end the contract if they want to use the property themselves.

Edit: Downvote as much as you want but at least in Germany and France such clauses exist.

[–] Hadriscus@lemm.ee 8 points 7 months ago (3 children)

In France there is such a clause, but applicable only if the owner plans to rent to a family member of theirs, iirc

[–] hessenjunge@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 7 months ago

Same here in Germany and I would assume it is pretty common.

[–] oce@jlai.lu 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

This seems incorrect as far as I understand the source. You still have to respect the contract end date if you recover it for yourself or family. It is just one of the legitimate reasons to block the automatic renewal of the contract. https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F929/personnalisation/resultat?lang=&quest0=1&quest=

[–] Hadriscus@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago

Yes, this is what I meant. Thanks for clarifying

[–] alyth@lemmy.world 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Downvoting because you know damn well how tight the rental market is. You're not guaranteed to find a new apartment in the grace period you have before your eviction is due. Moving also incurs significant time and cost for moving your stuff, lost work days, and the rent which is sure to be higher.

[–] hessenjunge@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

That is my point! You can’t rely on a minimum clause when your landlord can evict you by claiming they want to live there themselves.

I never claimed that that I like this or that this somehow good. The housing market is a steaming pile of shit pretty much worldwide.

As a renters we(!) need be very aware of local laws and regulations regarding rent. Own use claim is not the only way to get evicted: in some cases fixing something in your flat might by regarded as a violation of contract and you’re out.

I have an old contract in one of tightest markets in Germany. If I had to move out my rent would triple.

So yes, I’m aware of the shit market - take my comment as a heads up, not a praise of the situation.

[–] alyth@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Fair enough, I'm sorry, that's my bad, I totally misinterpreted your comment.

[–] underisk@lemmy.ml 3 points 7 months ago

well i guess it's fine, then. got myself all worked up over nothing