Will the council rehouse a tenant in rent arrears?
2 years ago | 8 comments
What can I do about my tenant’s rent arrears?
12:02 AM, 11th September 2024, 2 years ago
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Hi, my tenant has accrued rent arrears of £15,750 and counting, with unpaid rent dating back to December 2023. A Section 21 notice was served and acknowledged by the tenant, and the two-month notice period has elapsed.
However, I have not received any evidence of court filing, engagement letters, or case file references from the current solicitor engaged by my estate agent. This situation is causing significant financial stress due to ongoing mortgage obligations.
The tenant has indicated an intention to remain until forcibly evicted. Despite receiving Universal Credit housing assistance, which has been confirmed after numerous phone calls, the tenant continues to live in the property without paying rent. The case manager has repeatedly refused to explain why the rent cannot be paid directly into the estate agent’s account.
While a Section 21 notice was served, I lack concrete evidence of further legal proceedings. The £500 payment receipt, without a case reference letter or file number, does not provide sufficient proof of action.
Does anyone have any advice on how to solve this issue?
Thanks,
Jagdish
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eviction process, landlord issues, legal action for eviction, mortgage stress, rent arrears recovery, Section 21 Notice, tenant rent arrears, Universal Credit housing, unpaid rent
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Member Since December 2023 - Comments: 1575
7:23 AM, 11th September 2024, About 2 years ago
I’d contact an eviction specialist.
Maybe consider complaining to the agent and to their redress scheme.
Member Since January 2015 - Comments: 1435 - Articles: 1
7:46 AM, 11th September 2024, About 2 years ago
Serving a s21 is purely a notice of intention.
Once the expiry date has come and gone an application has to be made to the court for possession along with the paying the court fees. It’s not automatic.
Member Since December 2022 - Comments: 10
8:14 AM, 11th September 2024, About 2 years ago
Firstly apply to Universal Credit on line to have the housing element paid to you .. that gets some money coming to you. Secondly use MCOL Money Claim Online to issue a summons for the arrears. The power of a CCJ should not be underestimated. Then sort out what’s happening with your agent to progress with the eviction, to be honest your agent looks like they’ve been negligent and have failed in their duty of care .. if this is reality engage someone like Mark Dawson at AST Assist who will manage the whole eviction process for you. It will cost money and take time but you have no choice.
Member Since October 2013 - Comments: 1630 - Articles: 3
10:55 AM, 11th September 2024, About 2 years ago
The court backlog is huge and, unfortunately, you will be facing significant additional arrears unless you take action [not your estate agent!]. I used a specialist eviction company because my agent said it was not their job to take legal action. My arrears and costs ended up at +£20k.
When I contacted DWP they said he was not receiving benefit. When I finally got my flat back, I found letters from DWP confirming he was. MCOL was pointless for me because it would have been meaningless to him. But if your tenant cares about his credit record, he will respond. But do it now, while you know where he is living.
Member Since January 2011 - Comments: 12193 - Articles: 1395
11:53 AM, 11th September 2024, About 2 years ago
Eviction shouldn’t always be the first option. There may be grants or government-backed loans available to assist tenants in repaying arrears. For example, check out the discussion thread linked below “My Landlord Has Just Increased My Rent By £700 Per Month.”
https://www.property118.com/my-landlord-has-just-increased-my-rent-by-700-per-month/
Member Since April 2024 - Comments: 5
11:58 AM, 11th September 2024, About 2 years ago
Have you thought about applying for a managed payment to landlord (MPTL) via the DWP website?
Member Since June 2022 - Comments: 110
10:29 AM, 14th September 2024, About 2 years ago
Theft, pure and simple. What I want to know is will the RRBill help in cases like these to return a property to the owner? Expeditiously? And when is a list of nightmare tenants coming out so that we all know who to avoid? Could I walk into a restaurant daily and sit there and eat their food without paying? Could I use my iPhone and send this message without paying my bill for months on end? Could I just walk on the bus or even drive on the road without paying bus fare or mot/cartax or petrol? Just being alive and living costs money. If you want a free lunch – go to the government for a handout and support. Don’t steal from the next guy who isn’t your mum or your dad and now he’s got to suffer. Where is the new legislation to get squatters out?? It’s an absolute p take.
Member Since September 2024 - Comments: 33
1:26 PM, 14th September 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Cider Drinker at 11/09/2024 – 07:23
Does anyone know of a good eviction specialist please ?
Member Since September 2024 - Comments: 33
1:27 PM, 14th September 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Chris A at 11/09/2024 – 11:58
Thank you Chris please do you have further info on how to do this
Member Since September 2024 - Comments: 33
1:32 PM, 14th September 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Ivor Tennant at 11/09/2024 – 08:14
Please can you forward me an invite line link many thanks Ivor