No paperwork from court 11 days after I win Section 8 hearing?
After gaining a section 8 hearing on 16 July .. the defendant didn’t attend – the judge awarded 14 days notice for the tenant to leave. The rent, my court expenses and the tenant’s deposit to me. That was 11 days ago!
The PCOL system isn’t running. I haven’t received anything in writing to confirm the judge’s words to me.
I have no idea if the tenant has received notification of the judgment and the court doesn’t have a direct phone number.
The court has not replied to my 2 emails sent on days 6 and 7 after the judgement. I paid £391 for the services of this court which are not happening.
I am at my wits end…. in 4 days time I should be gaining possession of my property, but without any paperwork can I have my property back?
Can anyone advise me what I can do next?
Many thanks
Marita
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Member Since May 2017 - Comments: 766
8:34 AM, 3rd August 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by TheMaluka at 30/07/2024 – 13:47
Isn’t it about time they accepted electronic filing? I had to print off half a tree. They have a reputation for losing paperwork and only give a receipt if you ‘talk nicely’ to them
Member Since May 2015 - Comments: 2204 - Articles: 2
8:45 AM, 3rd August 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by JB at 03/08/2024 – 08:34
Electronic filing and audiovisual aids supplied by the court.
Member Since May 2019 - Comments: 123
9:10 AM, 3rd August 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Lina Borzenkova at 30/07/2024 – 09:44
I would advise caution regarding the applicant “contacting the Council”. The Council will pass all all communications to their lackies SHELTER.
It is advisable to have nothing to do with SHELTER as they will be supporters of the defaulting tenant. Grief will follow.
As advised by another -go down to the Court in person will all documents and DEMAND delivery up of a copy of the Order.
Carchester
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Member Since January 2015 - Comments: 1450 - Articles: 1
10:49 AM, 3rd August 2024, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Sally Robinson at 29/07/2024 – 11:53
It’s not about trusting the courts and the system it’s about not having enough judges, court rooms, and the number of cases of all sorts being brought.
A s21 is purely a notice of your intention. It’s not an order. While it’s not what we (landlords) want to hear, the LA’s are not acting illegally by telling those being served a s21 “ stay till the legal process is completed. “
Member Since June 2020 - Comments: 3
12:29 PM, 3rd August 2024, About 2 years ago
I usually send a letter to the tenant with the verdict as soon as the hearing is finished. If you have the case number don’t wait for the paperwork, it’s their problem that they didn’t turn up to the hearing. If they still remain after the 14 days go straight for the bailiffs immediately. They will get the info from the court and you’ll have the house back in a much shorter time that way. Please don’t delay, I know paying for bailiffs is an expense you probably won’t recoup but you will only cost yourself more money in the long run. Good luck x