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The tenancy agreement says I can re-enter a property if the rent remains unpaid for 14 days, but my agents says I can't. This seems ridiculous. Can you explain?I agree it is very confusing and is often a point which is raised. This clause is usually referred to as a 'Proviso for Re-entry Clause' or 'Forfeiture Clause'. The key here is that only a Court can grant possession. Whatever may be agreed in a contract is overridden by statute. The obvious question is 'Why is it there?. The answer is that it is the mechanism within the tenancy which allows a Court to grant possession. A Court cannot award possession unless the terms of the tenancy agreement make provision for it to be brought to an end in this way.
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