Can I sell a car left behind by evicted tenant?

Hi, I’ve recently evicted a tenant using the S21 route (the real reason is due to rent arrears). On the eviction day the Court Officers verbally told the tenant that he has 7 days to remove any items he left in the property and he needs to arrange a collection date with me. I also note in the AST I have a clause that says he has 14 days until I am allowed to remove and sell his items after eviction.

It’s now been 14 days and he has not removed his items. One of his items is a car parked in the drive which I think might be worth enough to clear some of the arrears.

My question is how do I enforce the 7 day or 14 day lapsed period and proceed to sell his vehicle which he has left at the property?

Thanks,

Meg

Editor’s Note: It’s important to remember that in the UK, abandoned vehicles are covered by specific laws and require a Tort notice. Property expert Julie Ford explains more about what a landlord must do if a tenant leaves possessions behind after eviction here