Possession date – tenant still in – what next ?

Possession date – tenant still in – what next ?

15:40 PM, 29th October 2014, About 10 years ago 81

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This is the first time I have formally evicted a tenant with the aid of a solicitor – He obtained an order for possession in 2 days time.

The tenant (LHA) will not communicate with me. I could phone her mother (guarantor) but she gets very abusive and I doubt she would want to answer any questions truthfully. I live 5 hours drive away and have been successfully self managing until this point. Neighbours tell me there are still lights on in the house from time to time – but the neighbours work and probably wont see a day-time moving out….

How am I to find out if she has actually moved – or should I just inform the solicitor to get the bailiffs in ?

This is also the first time I will have had to keep a deposit (registered with Mydeposits). Any advice as to how to do that ?

Thank you

All Bankers …..what next


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All BankersAreBarstewards Smith

13:57 PM, 1st November 2014, About 10 years ago

Reply to the comment left by "allan wadsworth" at "01/11/2014 - 13:29":

Hi Alan - Sorry to hear you had problems. I have all the deposit monies in my account as per Mydeps T&Cs. - Mydeps charge £30 to register a deposit, but then the landlord keeps the money. I have always found that negotiating with departing tenants from the stance of "i have cash in my hand, kindly agree to a deduction - or take me to court which could take you 3-4 months" then all tenants will agree a deduction and take the money - especially when they know they are in the wrong. My AST is extremely clear on page one what the deposit may be used for. I anticipate no difficulties with that one.

All BankersAreBarstewards Smith

7:16 AM, 3rd November 2014, About 10 years ago

As neighbours reported to me that there are lights on in the property and no removal went on at the weekend, I have issued instructions for my solicitor to get the bailiffs to evict her. I will let you all know what happens Many thanks for the suggestions.

All BankersAreBarstewards Smith

8:54 AM, 6th November 2014, About 10 years ago

The Bailiff phoned me this morning - they are planning an exploratory visit next Monday and if forcible eviction is still required then they will attend a week on Monday.... there's speed and efficiency for you !!!!

David Asker

8:56 AM, 6th November 2014, About 10 years ago

You can't knock that.

Eviction Group

11:01 AM, 6th November 2014, About 10 years ago

Agree with David , good service indeed. Quick Q. Did you use County Court Bailiffs or High Court?

Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

11:10 AM, 6th November 2014, About 10 years ago

Quick question from me too - where was the property?

And a question for David Carter too please - in which areas do you consider the worst delays are occurring?
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David Asker

11:27 AM, 6th November 2014, About 10 years ago

We've found it to be the Southeast generally especially London and then around the major cities like Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool etc.

All BankersAreBarstewards Smith

11:36 AM, 6th November 2014, About 10 years ago

County court bailiffs from Oldham County Court in Lancashire.

Eviction Group

12:01 PM, 6th November 2014, About 10 years ago

Our recent instructions in London saw clients quoted an average lead time of 8 weeks by CCB across courts in the East and South East of the Capital.

As they say in this neck of the woods ,
"You got a right touch!!!"

All BankersAreBarstewards Smith

12:13 PM, 6th November 2014, About 10 years ago

I have never had to get Bailiffs in before in my 15 years of being a L/L... its a sad day for me. I cannot decide whether to go or not... I asked the bailiff what his experience was, did a landlord's presence inflame things. "Everyone's different - its your choice" he said. He sounds like a matter of fact, no nonsense man. Maybe I'd best leave him to it.

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