Reply to the comment left by David Houghton at 15/01/2025 - 10:30Claiming rent arrears via MCOL is an option. There can also be breathing space relief and a trial via the MCOL route.
Got to love 'eviction specialists' who feel they can give advice when they don't have all the facts (or they do have the facts and don't know the law). In relation to the deposit issue only, in order to serve...
Upon my reading of the law and cases on this point, the limitation period starts from the 31st day after the deposit is received (or deemed to be received in respect of the statutory periodic tenancy). We are happy to...
The small claims process is designed for people to deal with it themselves however you do not have to. It is a choice. If the claim is a small claim (and the value of the claim is not the only...
Hi We have been successful in the past in suing agents for breach of contract. Our last case resulted in the agent's insurers paying £15,000 to our client. Of course, every case is different and it depends on what breach...
Dylan Morris is correct that a tenancy need not be in writing. It can be verbal. As there is no written tenancy agreement, you cannot use the N5B and cannot use the accelerated procedure.
It does not mean the Section 21 is invalid however one of the things you have to prove is that you are the landlord. You ought to have issued a notice to the tenant that you are the landlord. The...
You have 6 years to claim any rent arrears back so yes, you can wait until next year. However, A section 8 notice does last for 12 months so you can issue it today and wait for 11 months before...
The requirement of EPC, Gas Safety Certificate and How to Rent all come from The Assured Shorthold Tenancy Notices and Prescribed Requirements (England) Regulations 2015. They apply for any AST granted on or after 1st October 2015. They DO NOT...
If the advice you have been given is negligent then you may bring a claim for professional negligence or at the very least a claim for breach of contract in that the services provided have not been provided with reasonable...
Rule 27.14 has no place here. The only rule applicable is 44.5. This decision is not binding and no weight should be attached to it. Sounds like Counsel didn't did a good job in my opinion. Having had conduct of...
The Joys of using a lawyer (I'm a lawyer) A section 8 does not end a tenancy. The tenancy only ends when a possession order is made or the property is given up by the tenants. When a possession order...
Reply to the comment left by "Peter Fisher - Fixed Fee Law" at "05/01/2016 - 12:15": Dear Peter What is this way you talk about? I've got a CCJ against a debtor for around £7,000. I've already done a Third...
Dear Jason If they do not have your up to date details then your last known details can be reasonably used as a substitute. May I suggest you advise them of your situation that you are no longer in the...
Hi AL Your chances of winning based on your description appear quite high. A win however is described as obtaining a Judgment and does not necessarily guarantee getting your money. You will then have to enforce the Judgment (numerous methods...
Reply to comment left by David Houghton at 15/01/2025 - 10:30
Reply to the comment left by David Houghton at 15/01/2025 - 10:30Claiming rent arrears via MCOL is an option. There can also be breathing space relief and a trial via the MCOL route.
Read More →15th January 2025, 1 year ago
Got to love 'eviction specialists' who feel they can give advice when they don't have all the facts (or they do have the facts and don't know the law). In relation to the deposit issue only, in order to serve...
Read More →4th June 2024, 2 years ago
Upon my reading of the law and cases on this point, the limitation period starts from the 31st day after the deposit is received (or deemed to be received in respect of the statutory periodic tenancy). We are happy to...
Read More →22nd May 2024, 2 years ago
The small claims process is designed for people to deal with it themselves however you do not have to. It is a choice. If the claim is a small claim (and the value of the claim is not the only...
Read More →21st May 2024, 2 years ago
Hi We have been successful in the past in suing agents for breach of contract. Our last case resulted in the agent's insurers paying £15,000 to our client. Of course, every case is different and it depends on what breach...
Read More →17th April 2024, 2 years ago
Dylan Morris is correct that a tenancy need not be in writing. It can be verbal. As there is no written tenancy agreement, you cannot use the N5B and cannot use the accelerated procedure.
Read More →17th April 2024, 2 years ago
It does not mean the Section 21 is invalid however one of the things you have to prove is that you are the landlord. You ought to have issued a notice to the tenant that you are the landlord. The...
Read More →20th February 2024, 2 years ago
I am happy to consider assisting on this matter but if you have insurance, go there first.
Read More →20th February 2024, 2 years ago
You have 6 years to claim any rent arrears back so yes, you can wait until next year. However, A section 8 notice does last for 12 months so you can issue it today and wait for 11 months before...
Read More →7th February 2024, 2 years ago
The requirement of EPC, Gas Safety Certificate and How to Rent all come from The Assured Shorthold Tenancy Notices and Prescribed Requirements (England) Regulations 2015. They apply for any AST granted on or after 1st October 2015. They DO NOT...
Read More →7th November 2023, 2 years ago
If the advice you have been given is negligent then you may bring a claim for professional negligence or at the very least a claim for breach of contract in that the services provided have not been provided with reasonable...
Read More →27th December 2021, 4 years ago
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Read More →8th November 2018, 7 years ago
Rule 27.14 has no place here. The only rule applicable is 44.5. This decision is not binding and no weight should be attached to it. Sounds like Counsel didn't did a good job in my opinion. Having had conduct of...
Read More →10th October 2016, 10 years ago
The Joys of using a lawyer (I'm a lawyer) A section 8 does not end a tenancy. The tenancy only ends when a possession order is made or the property is given up by the tenants. When a possession order...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Chris Byways at 05/01/2016 - 18:41
Reply to the comment left by "Chris Byways" at "05/01/2016 - 18:41": I don't have a spare £1500. I'm very interested as to Peter's comment.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Peter Fisher - Fixed Fee Law at 05/01/2016 - 12:15
Reply to the comment left by "Peter Fisher - Fixed Fee Law" at "05/01/2016 - 12:15": Dear Peter What is this way you talk about? I've got a CCJ against a debtor for around £7,000. I've already done a Third...
Read More →2nd November 2015, 10 years ago
Yes, the Court would inform the other party of a 'return to sender' but the document would still be considered served
Read More →31st October 2015, 10 years ago
Dear Jason If they do not have your up to date details then your last known details can be reasonably used as a substitute. May I suggest you advise them of your situation that you are no longer in the...
Read More →14th October 2015, 10 years ago
Hi AL Your chances of winning based on your description appear quite high. A win however is described as obtaining a Judgment and does not necessarily guarantee getting your money. You will then have to enforce the Judgment (numerous methods...
Read More →14th October 2015, 10 years ago
Hi Mike I have to echo most of the comments above. I am happy to assist. As a legal practitioner (non-solicitor), my rates are much cheaper. Phil
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