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If your landlord wants you to leave, there's a better way.

Plain-English articles for tenants. Your rights under the new law, your options if you've been told the property is being sold or that they want it back, and the third option most people don't know about.

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Your landlord wants to sell. Here’s what that means for you.

Under the new rules, you have options — and you may be entitled to a payment for co-operating with the sale. Explore what’s happening, what you can do, and how to talk to your landlord.

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What to do if your landlord is selling

A calm, plain-English guide for tenants whose landlord wants to sell the property they're living in. Your rights, your options, and the conversation to have.

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11 min read · Published 3 April 2026

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Plain-English, no fluff. Covers your rights under the Renters' Rights Act and the conversation to have with your landlord. We'll email it to you.

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