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 May 2022 - Comments: 108
12:46 PM, 30th October 2023, About 2 years ago
councils play this game as if they are “Gods gift” to the rental market. Ignore it or write a polite(better?) letter stating that there’s no legal reason to respond to their letter. Then bin it. Unnecessary pain in the buttress!
Member Since February 2023 - Comments: 66
3:24 PM, 30th October 2023, About 2 years ago
I replied back to the council. Told them the whole thing is with my solicitor and that they are seeking swift possession/eviction. No other comment is made.
The issue is not for rent arreas but breaches in tenancy agreement relating to pets without permission/pet damage and other damages to property. This is why S21 used. Quicker than S8.
Member Since October 2023 - Comments: 201
4:08 PM, 30th October 2023, About 2 years ago
And the government wants to force landlords to accept pets?
Member Since June 2023 - Comments: 188
4:21 PM, 30th October 2023, About 2 years ago
Forced Pets, Eventual expensive EPC upgrade, No rent and Excessive Damage after Sec 21 served, followed by Expensive Solicitor fees and Refurbs
Like me Landlords are leaving PRS in droves.
Member Since January 2023 - Comments: 36
4:56 PM, 30th October 2023, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by LL Minion at 30/10/2023 – 15:24
Well done!
A repossesion can be very daunting but providing you dot all the I’s and cross all the t’s there should be nothing to worry about.
The repossession is between you, your solicitor and the court, and to be quite frank I’m sure that gets the council off the hook. They should have no involement.
Member Since June 2023 - Comments: 188
4:58 PM, 30th October 2023, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by EL1111 at 30/10/2023 – 16:56
You obviously have not been through a repossession.Rose tinted spectacles
Member Since January 2023 - Comments: 36
5:17 PM, 30th October 2023, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Russell Cartner at 30/10/2023 – 16:58
Hello Russell,
There should be no reason why a s21 should not be successful in court. Whether or not the tenant vacates the property is another question.
The author of the question was concerned regarding the involvent of the Council. My response was that it has nothing to do with them.
I’ve been in this business many years and experienced every computation possible of having to ask tenants to leave, so don’t suggest I view renting through rose coloured glasses. A lot of it would make your hair curl, if you’ve got any left!
Member Since June 2023 - Comments: 188
5:23 PM, 30th October 2023, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by EL1111 at 30/10/2023 – 17:17
I think you should stick with “a repossesion can be very daunting”
In over thirty years, plenty of hair and getting out of PRS pronto
Member Since January 2023 - Comments: 36
5:24 PM, 30th October 2023, About 2 years ago
Well done to you too Russell!!
Member Since March 2023 - Comments: 1506
11:57 AM, 31st October 2023, About 2 years ago
Early in my letting business, when I was green as a cucumber, I got involved with the council trying to sort out a tenants HB claim. Eventually I gave up on that and started S21 processing. The council (Derby council) phoned me many times saying ‘it would be sorted’ and the tenant was assigned a social worker. Basically all the council was doing was to burden me with the non paying tenant rater than them. It eventually went to court after the tenant strung out every legal process she could. The time with the magistrate was probably only ten minutes as he couldn’t find any reason for her NOT to be evicted. The council were not interested in finder her a property and it took another couple of months before the bailiffs had a slot to get her out. Good ribbance, never took another HB tenant after that.