Tenant has died – Police kick the door in!

Tenant has died – Police kick the door in!

16:37 PM, 3rd October 2023, About 8 months ago 33

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Hello, I need some advice from Property118 readers. I don’t want to come across as the evil landlord here but……

1. A tenant died the day the rent was due
2. Police were called because friends hadn’t heard from the tenant
The police turned up and kicked the front door in breaking not only the door but also the frame. Upshot £1250 to replace!
3. The tenant’s family are coming to clear out takes 3 weeks (Rent?)
4. Flat need a professional clean £165
5. Deposit is £650 – That’s going to take a while to sort out!

What would you do in this situation? What would you say to the tenant’s family?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated,

John


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GlanACC

8:26 AM, 10th October 2023, About 7 months ago

Reply to the comment left by jonney at 09/10/2023 - 21:48
I agree, but the council wouldn't take that position.

TheMaluka

9:06 AM, 10th October 2023, About 7 months ago

Reply to the comment left by jonney at 09/10/2023 - 21:48
Why should a landlord miss out on rent legally due. HMRC never miss out on tax!

Carchester

9:10 AM, 10th October 2023, About 7 months ago

Reply to jonney.

Nor would HM Revenue & Customs. Death dues and recovery of every penny owed in tax. Brutal in the extreme.
Of course death of any tenant is unpleasant. However, funeral directors make money from the dead so I see no problems with proportionate and compassionate recovery of what is due.

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