Is there any way to recover debts from benefits tenants?
Hi Everyone, I took my ex-tenants to court for their unpaid rent.
Although the judge has ordered them to pay, they ignored the order completely. As one of them is receiving partial benefits, I can’t apply for an earning attachment order.
I am wondering if there’s any other way that I could recover the money they owe?
For the one who does work, I applied for an earnings attachment order, the judge asked her to pay £50 per month directly, for the amount owed. It will take her nearly 17 years to clear the debts, she is probably not going to work for that long. I wonder if it is worth asking the court to reconsider?
Has anyone had a similar experience, who may be able to give me some advice please.
Many Thanks
Sherry
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4:01 AM, 6th November 2024, About 2 years ago
Similar situation, x tenant was evicted, owed 10k plus 3k was arrears, been 1 year now debt collection agency chasing the court. But tenant not working makes it impossible