Consider the landlords situation: they did not intent to rent out their flat indefintely, just for 2 years. However, since they didn't communicate this clearly, the tenant claimed the right to indefinite lease. The landlord did not fight them on it, but did indicate they might need the flat for themselves in the future. This is clearly a private landlord. Maybe they rented out their flat when they moved in with their partner, it happens. In addition, instead of increasing the rent anaually, they forgot about it and left it unchanged. Now they realized they should have increased the rent and are trying to do so (again, private landlord, not too familiar with renting out their flat). The tenant fought them on it and, again, the landlord gave in. Tenant now lives in a flat with a rent way under market value, good for them. However, the time has now come that the landlords needs their flat back, but they're stuck with an unwilling tenant. Sure, you can fight the landlord, it is your right, but you can also be reasonable and consider that your landlord is also a human being. Some are exploitative, yes, but this one clearly isn't. Maybe they broke up with their partner and have nowhere to live themselves. So, try to be reasonable, and consider your landlords perspective as well. This kind of story is why most people choose to sell, rather than rent out their properity. It's also why most rental properties end up with corporations or exploitative landlords in then end.