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Should I go for a Section 8?
12:01 AM, 1st July 2025, 9 months ago
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Hi all, I need a bit of advice? So, I’ve just had to cancel a order on a Section 21 because Shelter defended an incorrect 6a form that I used (I used a well known landlord site which I’m a member).
The tenant is also in rent arrears which we said we wouldn’t chase if we did a Section 21 and we gave her 5 months notice of our intention to sell (Nov 24), so in April we served her the 8 week notice.
The tenant sought advice and was told to stay until the bailiffs arrived.
Would we be best now going for a Section 8?
I am new to this – it’s the first time we’ve done this in 25 years being a LL.
Thanks,
Tracey
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claim for rent arrears, issued section 21, Section 8 eviction, Section 8 eviction process, Tenant Arrears
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Member Since October 2013 - Comments: 1630 - Articles: 3
4:58 PM, 12th August 2025, About 8 months ago
Reply to the comment left by HFJ at 11/08/2025 – 17:10
Good luck with that!
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6:03 PM, 12th August 2025, About 8 months ago
Reply to the comment left by NewYorkie at 12/08/2025 – 16:58
The rent being paid directly was easy, the arrears not so much. But if you don’t try then you’ll definitely get nothing.
Member Since May 2022 - Comments: 55
6:15 PM, 12th August 2025, About 8 months ago
Reply to the comment left by HFJ at 12/08/2025 – 18:03
No not going to try mate just want her gone she’s already messed up a sale on the property by challenging the 21 so had to go sec8 but not chasing the arreas not worth the stress
Member Since September 2023 - Comments: 23
6:33 PM, 12th August 2025, About 8 months ago
Reply to the comment left by Stressed landlord at 12/08/2025 – 18:15
I do get it, same happened to us, we lost a sale. But at least we were getting the rent paid in the end while she let her 2 dogs and 9 cats wreck the place. We never got any arrears and didn’t bother chasing them after we got possession, but it was a small consolation at least to be getting an income for the 10 months it took for the Bailiffs appointment for the sake of one form.
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6:34 PM, 12th August 2025, About 8 months ago
Reply to the comment left by HFJ at 12/08/2025 – 18:03When I asked DWP to pay me direct, they said he wasn’t claiming. Once evicted, I opened his letter box, only to find letters from DWP.
So when we next see a question asking if it’s still worthwhile being a landlord, what’s your answer?
Member Since May 2022 - Comments: 55
6:56 PM, 12th August 2025, About 8 months ago
Reply to the comment left by NewYorkie at 12/08/2025 – 18:34
No i don’t think it is anymore but that’s my opinion
Member Since May 2022 - Comments: 55
7:05 AM, 27th August 2025, About 7 months ago
Morning could do with some advice please so the date has arrived from the court for sec8 end of September but I also served a sec 21 which ends on 11sept is it possible to go with 21 first ? Thanks
Member Since October 2013 - Comments: 1630 - Articles: 3
7:52 AM, 27th August 2025, About 7 months ago
Reply to the comment left by Stressed landlord at 27/08/2025 – 07:05
I wish I’d done what you’ve done, instead of relying on S8. If your S21 is fully compliant and becomes effective on 11th, I would cease the S8 effort and cost. It is likely you will still require bailiffs, though, which will take time.
I feel your stress!
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7:58 AM, 27th August 2025, About 7 months ago
Reply to the comment left by NewYorkie at 27/08/2025 – 07:52
Jeeez never wanna go through this again in future selling with tenant !!!! But yes I agree it is stressful thanks for your reply have a good day !!
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10:13 AM, 27th August 2025, About 7 months ago
Reply to the comment left by NewYorkie at 12/08/2025 – 18:34
If I was a bit younger and had the knowledge that I have now, then I think I would still do it to be honest, or I would still advocate for it. I’ve learned a lot and reckon I would do a much better job second time around. I wouldn’t take on 12 properties all at once like we did, I would start much smaller. Plus I would take a much more hands on approach (no agencies) and definitely keep on top of things more like inspections, arrears, repairs…