Email from council about my notice to tenant?
Hello, S21 has been issued and now in accelerated stage. Awaiting a date from judge. Council has just contacted me about tenant asking the following…
When did tenant move into the above address?
How much is the rent at the above address?
Why has tenant been served with notice to leave his/her accommodation?
Did tenant accrue arrears at the above address? If yes, when did the arrears begin to accrue and what are the current outstanding arrears?
If applicable, please provide details of any payment arrangements entered into with tenant to clear the arrears and the outcome of these arrangements.
Have there been any other management issues relating to tenant tenancy at the above address? If yes, please provide further information.
Can anything be done at this stage that would prevent you from pursuing their eviction from the above address? If yes, please provide further information.
Is there any other information that you consider may be relevant to my enquiries?
I could just say S21 and that a reason does not have to be given as it is not a mandatory requirement. Does that mean they have to assume it’s not her ‘fault’ and maybe help her to leave earlier so I don’t have to get the bailiffs in?
Do I just lie and say it’s because I am looking to sell? Do I just ignore the email completely?
Thanks,
Mark
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Member Since June 2013 - Comments: 1121
5:05 PM, 27th October 2023, About 2 years ago
Council delaying tactics. Email them back ” I do not have consent or authority to provide the information you require under the Data Protection Act”
Say nothing else. Whatever you say will be used against you.
Member Since February 2023 - Comments: 66
5:41 PM, 27th October 2023, About 2 years ago
Thanks to everyone for your responses. Tenant is on benefits yes so they can give all this info to the council if they ask. Not up to me.
I think an email back might be useful as someone previously said it makes it clear that the tenant is going and its not up for negotiation. A dig a the council too in the process.
Thinking this might be best? Legal proceedings are ongoing to ensure possession is gained as soon as possible. No action will prevent the eviction taking place. Council focus should now be on securing alternative accommodation as a matter of urgency. No further comment is made at this time.
Member Since June 2023 - Comments: 188
5:52 PM, 27th October 2023, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Chris Bradley at 27/10/2023 – 11:50
It is absolutely nothing to do with the Council, just bin it.
A reply will give them a way in to bother
you
Member Since April 2023 - Comments: 20
6:10 PM, 27th October 2023, About 2 years ago
Tell the council to ask the tenant. As you cannot provide this information without first gaining the tenant’s permission.
Member Since September 2014 - Comments: 166
6:22 PM, 27th October 2023, About 2 years ago
Nice to have the upper hand for once.
As you don’t want them back under any circumstances, you can rely entirely on the Data Protection Act – any discussion would breach your tenant’s privacy. (If your tenant is behind on their rent they shouldn’t consent for you to discuss their affairs with the council anyway.)
The council should demand the tenant produces an up to date rent statement – this will prove whether the council has a duty to re-house your tenant or not.
Member Since June 2023 - Comments: 188
6:25 PM, 27th October 2023, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Dickie Withers at 27/10/2023 – 18:10
Do not ever contact the Council
Member Since June 2023 - Comments: 188
6:27 PM, 27th October 2023, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Martin O’Hearne at 27/10/2023 – 12:33
Not good advice
Member Since January 2023 - Comments: 36
6:33 PM, 27th October 2023, About 2 years ago
I would reply to say that you have received their correspondence and you can confirm said Tennant has been given a s21.
Absolutely no need to get into further discussion.
Council are just trying to prove you have broken some rule or other to render the s21 invalid.
It’s a trap, don’t get drawn in.
Member Since June 2023 - Comments: 188
6:40 PM, 27th October 2023, About 2 years ago
No need to speak to Council ignore them
Member Since October 2023 - Comments: 1
9:09 PM, 27th October 2023, About 2 years ago
My application to court for possession was rejected because the judge misread the tenancy agreement. I pointed out the fault but they are still proceeding with a court hearing. The council have asked for reason for eviction so I have pointed out to them that if they hadn’t spent £46m on commercial property they could have provided accommodation for many more applicants. Councils need to be held to account.