Seeking Help in ‘De-bunking’ MHCLG’s report
I am preparing a summary of the 68 page report ‘ A qualitative research investigation of the factors influencing the progress, timescales and outcomes of Housing cases in County courts. ‘ published November 2018.
Access will be provided to readers of this forum and to MHCLG ! However, to counter some of the myths in the report, I’m seeking responses to the following questions ;
1. How long has it taken to get a Possession Order following submission of an N5b ( where there has NOT been a hearing – and what court – month / year)
2. How long has it taken to get a County court Hearing following submission of an N5b
3. How long after application, ( N325 ) has it taken for County Court Bailiffs to attend (what year & court)
4. Were you refused permission to use High Court Enforcement Officers for the eviction (year & court)
Answers in short format please e.g ( 1. 11 weeks, Bedford, Oct / 17 )
Thanks for your help,
Chris
PossessionFriend.uk
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11:51 AM, 19th December 2018, About 7 years ago
Typical answers I’m told by landlords are ‘
1. Following a court application after a Sec 21 notice has expired, Landlords are waiting about 2 and a half to 3 months ( 10 – 12 weeks.) to get a Possession Order without a hearing ( Accelerated Possession )
2. Following submission of application for Possession ( n5b ) and a court hearing, I’m told its an average of 12 – 14 weeks.
3. The date the court awards Possession ( whether that’s after a Sec 21 or Section 8 ) Landlords are waiting at least 6-7 weeks, some 10 weeks.
4. I have experience a request to use High Court Enforcement Officers to carry out the eviction, refused by a judge, saying “those companies don’t give the tenant enough notice” ! Have you been refused permission to use HCEO – if so, roughly when and what court please ?
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6:08 PM, 8th January 2019, About 7 years ago
Judge said we could use HCEO but costs to the tenant would be limited
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8:07 PM, 8th January 2019, About 7 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Cathie Hawkins at 08/01/2019 – 18:08
Thanks Cathie, – don’t understand what judge meant by ‘costs to the tenant would be limited’ – did he mean to infer that the subsequent HCEO costs wouldn’t be allowed ? because they would be added, as their a legitimate expense that, that particular judge has no future ruling upon.
I would advocate giving any legal stories about use use or difficulties of such, to David Asker at the Sheriff’s Office ( he can be emailed directly – as he is interested )