Bailiff dilemma?

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9:29 AM, 21st August 2023, 3 years ago 22

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Hello, in April, I obtained an order for possession from the county court. After a long wait, I was told it can take up to 18 weeks to get a date for the bailiff.

So I applied to transfer the order to the High Court for these reasons:

1- The tenant has not been paying rent since February. I have to pay the mortgage and service charge (around £1000 a month) which is putting me under serious financial pressure.

2- The tenant is refusing access to carry out important repairs, including a leaking roof.

3- It is taking a long time to get a bailiff date from the county court. I need the possession order to be transferred to the High Court so that I can get a private bailiff, which is quicker.

Today I received the court’s decision and they have refused my request. What shall I do before I become bankrupt?

Thanks,

Basil

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Smiffy Read Full Bio

Member Since December 2021 - Comments: 161

12:20 PM, 1st September 2023, About 3 years ago

might be worth turning up at the County Court on a daily basis and demand to speak to the Court Manager.

Start making a bloody nuisance of your self.

Might also be worth speaking to your lenders legal department to see if they can assist, they will have more weight.

Playing nice will only see you pushed back.

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Kizzie Read Full Bio

Member Since October 2022 - Comments: 403

1:00 PM, 1st September 2023, About 3 years ago

Reply to the comment left by Smiffy at 01/09/2023 – 12:20
Courts follow County
Court
Procedures which the Court manager ensures the court follows.
He might direct you to the appropriate CCP.

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