Removing tenants belongings?

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12:02 AM, 27th November 2023, 3 years ago 4

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Hello, please can I have some help from Property118 members? I would like to know what is the shortest amount of time I can give my tenant to remove their belongings if they leave these in the property after the bailiffs have been and the locks have been changed.

Any advice from Property118 members on this would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks,

Marie

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Member Since August 2015 - Comments: 230

10:21 AM, 27th November 2023, About 3 years ago

I suggest you look at the Tort Interference with Goods Act. Which should stipulate the requirements.

However by incorporating the notice within the AST at the start of the tenancy you may be able to reduce the period you hold the goods and describe how you will dispose of them too, together with charges.

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Judith Wordsworth Read Full Bio

Member Since January 2015 - Comments: 1591 - Articles: 1

10:36 AM, 27th November 2023, About 3 years ago

https://www.pettyson.co.uk/about-us/our-blog/251-my-tenant-has-left-possessions-behind-what-do-i-do

https://www.nrla.org.uk/news/call-of-month-belongings-left-behind

https://www.propertyinvestmentproject.co.uk/blog/my-tenant-left-belongings-in-the-property/

https://www.bluestoneproperties.co.uk/news/landlord-tips-when-a-tenant-leaves-behind-belongings

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David100

Member Since October 2023 - Comments: 255

11:32 AM, 27th November 2023, About 3 years ago

I had a tenant who left two skips worth of stuff (not quite rubbish, but very little value, like a second hand set of kitchen cabinets). I knew he had left the country, so I had no chance of tracking him. The council told me I had to keep the items (despite the very low value) for 6 weeks. Other councils may give different advice. I had no where to store the items, so it meant I couldn’t rent the property for 6 weeks!

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Chris @ Possession Friend

Member Since May 2016 - Comments: 1587 - Articles: 16

1:01 PM, 27th November 2023, About 3 years ago

The ‘short answer’ is ( usually ) 14 days, but see the detailed article on our web site for pragmatic guidance.

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