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We rent out a small bungalow. The present tenant gave us notice that she was leaving, but now wants to stay on because she hasn’t found anywhere else. She seems to think we’ll have to put up with it. We don’t know what to do about it.

The tenant’s notice brought your agreement to an end, so you can go to court to obtain a possession order. If you want your house back I suggest you see a solicitor to obtain the order as quickly as possible. However this will cost you money, and if your tenant is continuing to pay rent you may reach the conclusion that there’s nothing lost if she does stay on. If she leaves without giving adequate notice you will be entitled to withhold some of her deposit to compensate you for lost rental income.

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