Order of possession granted- What do I need to do next?

Order of possession granted- What do I need to do next?

0:02 AM, 12th July 2023, About 10 months ago 11

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Hello, I have a problem tenant and served S21 in April. Only since the S21 expired the tenant has started to default on payments and I have only made 30% of the rent.

I used the accelerated possession process to get an order of possession. I now have heard from the judge and the tenant is ordered to leave on 20th July.  I can’t imagine the tenant moving out on said date and I imagine the tenant will want to get council/local authority housing.

I read I have two options:

1) Wait for the possession order date to pass and request county court bailiffs to evict her (I heard this is a slow process)

2) Request permission from County Court to have my case transferred to the high court and to get the High Court enforcement officer to evict them.

The current order of possession does include my costs of the accelerated process and forms circa £424.50.

However, I am 1500 pounds down on rent and expect to be near £2500 before she’s completely out and before I get control of my property. I am keen on progressing to High Court but feel like I will still need to pursue her again for unpaid rent via a money claim online (MCOL)

What is the best thing to do in this situation?

Thanks,

Roger


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Judith Wordsworth

10:57 AM, 15th July 2023, About 10 months ago

Reply to the comment left by Marie Lee at 12/07/2023 - 18:24
Believe me I have tried.
Croydon Council benefits dept know where she is but obviously won’t tell me.

Don’t think the ex tenant is is Croydon but she owed them Council Tax too

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