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Local authority tells tenants not to leave the property?
12:03 AM, 7th July 2023, 3 years ago
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Hello, tenants were due to vacate the property this weekend. However, the tenants have told the management agency that they have been advised by the local authority to stay put as they are a couple with a young child.
Where do I stand on this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Sheila
Editors Note: You can check out Property118’s investigation on councils telling tenants to stay put here
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Member Since May 2023 - Comments: 206
10:51 PM, 25th July 2023, About 3 years ago
So what by if you just want the tenant out and served the s8 notice should you pursue the legal route? Is there any point of claiming direct payment to the LL? As my ones not responding so would rather try get them out.
Member Since May 2023 - Comments: 206
10:59 PM, 25th July 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by DSR at 14/07/2023 – 18:31
I’ve already served s21 and s8 from solicitors, tenants ignoring me. Is there any point getting direct payments from uc? There just playing games rather get them out as I don’t want to s8 notice to cancel.
Member Since July 2023 - Comments: 95
5:37 AM, 29th July 2023, About 3 years ago
I’m the same currently losing 25k plus as Hillingdon Council is advising the tenant to wait till the balifs have been booked ?
It’s comming upto 10 months and counting
In future tenants must have a guarantor or pass the checks to allow a rent guarantee policy that actually pays out!
Member Since May 2023 - Comments: 206
6:44 AM, 29th July 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Parmeader shinh at 29/07/2023 – 05:37
Hi parmeader, I’m in the same situation as you, mines early stages but I know the bill is stacking up. Did you have an agent? My tenants just not responding ?.
Member Since May 2023 - Comments: 206
6:45 AM, 29th July 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Parmeader shinh at 29/07/2023 – 05:37
I also fear they abandoned the property and left stuff which is more complex as you cannot just get rid of them.
Member Since May 2023 - Comments: 206
6:59 AM, 29th July 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Parmeader shinh at 29/07/2023 – 05:37
Also is the tenant receiving any benefits?
Member Since October 2021 - Comments: 30
7:36 AM, 29th July 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Parmeader shinh at 29/07/2023 – 05:37
Brave…!!
You must have a large portfolio or premises paid off to absorb the losses
Most would sell up and exit the sector
It’s really bad and courts are worse than tortoise
Member Since May 2023 - Comments: 206
7:46 AM, 29th July 2023, About 3 years ago
Not really have a few, did your tenant receive any benefits?
Member Since July 2023 - Comments: 95
9:29 AM, 29th July 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Hitesh at 29/07/2023 – 07:36
This is why I’ve started a crowdfund to develop a UK tenants register
Recent article on Property118.com about us
https://www.property118.com/we-want-to-see-an-increase-in-good-tenants-longer-tenancies-and-fewer-evictions/
Member Since July 2023 - Comments: 95
9:29 AM, 29th July 2023, About 3 years ago
Recent article on Property118.com about us
https://www.property118.com/we-want-to-see-an-increase-in-good-tenants-longer-tenancies-and-fewer-evictions/