Tenant now trespasser on driveway and abandoned possession?

Tenant now trespasser on driveway and abandoned possession?

0:03 AM, 1st December 2023, About 6 months ago 21

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Hello, my tenant (Italian citizen) got evicted through a legal channel, however tenant started staying in the CamperVan in the driveway of the property. Tried contacting the police and local council but not much help.

I tried to write to him over email but he didn’t respond. Has anyone faced such an issue and could anyone suggest how to handle and get the tenant and his CamperVan removed from the driveway?

Besides this, he has left all his personal belongings in the property. I have tried giving him 14 days notice to take his belongings but he didn’t respond. Finally, I have moved it to Self Storage Unit (as I don’t want him to step back into the property). Also created the main items inventory and served him TORT notice with a further 14 days or else will dispose or sell his possession. So far not heard back from him.

One of his belongings is an old 2-wheeler scooter (Lambretta), which I am sure must be registered in his name as has EU/Italian number plate. If he has not collected it, am I allowed to sell this or dispose of it? I want to recover my cost of the move, storage and clearance.

Does anyone have any suggestions or advice?

Thank you,

Atul


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John Mac

16:35 PM, 1st December 2023, About 6 months ago

Reply to the comment left by A Jain at 01/12/2023 - 16:26
"Trespass to land is a civil wrong under the law of tort. Trespass is not, for the most part, a criminal offence. However, trespass on residential property which amounts to ‘squatting’ has been a criminal offence since 2012."

Taken from https://www.claims.co.uk/knowledge-base/land-law/trespass

Jason

19:42 PM, 1st December 2023, About 6 months ago

Probably bad advise for most but I would check if it has MOT/Tax/Insurance and if not wait till he leaves then tow it off my land, then call the police saying there is a man acting suspiciously in a residential area. Personally I would probably just tow him off the drive regardless, but that’s just me.

A Jain

21:12 PM, 1st December 2023, About 6 months ago

Reply to the comment left by Jason at 01/12/2023 - 19:42
I know and wish I can do it possibly. But not sure if it can be pulled. I am sure it will be hand breaked. Else to call a crane, not sure if they can do it.

Mark Hulbert

10:53 AM, 2nd December 2023, About 6 months ago

Reply to the comment left by A Jain at 01/12/2023 - 21:12
I have known vans on driveways to be broken into and later found abandoned elsewhere.

Slooky

11:15 AM, 2nd December 2023, About 6 months ago

Reply to the comment left by John Mac at 01/12/2023 - 10:38
The police website actually says don't call us if someone or vehicle is parked on your driveway. Even if you can't get onto your own driveway and there is no where else to park (because it's permit parking only) the police say don't call us. However if you park so as to block in the trespasser the trespasser can ring the police and the police will come out and tell you to move your vehicle.
However if you can't get off your property because someone is trespassing and causing an obstruction you can call the police. It's all quite clearly written on the police website and sadly people are becoming more aware of this and know there is nothing the home owner can do. The law needs to change.

John Mac

11:21 AM, 2nd December 2023, About 6 months ago

Reply to the comment left by Slooky at 02/12/2023 - 11:15
The Law did change in 2012, read my comment above. Anybody Trespassing on your Property (Residential) is squatting, which is illegal.

The Police (and Judges) don't always get it right, you have to point out the Law to them.

Michael Booth

13:36 PM, 2nd December 2023, About 6 months ago

Take no notice of advise on here take it to a solicitor because one mistake and you will be sued.

philip allen

18:12 PM, 2nd December 2023, About 6 months ago

Reply to the comment left by Mark Hulbert at 02/12/2023 - 10:53
My kind of guy..........:)

PH

18:24 PM, 2nd December 2023, About 6 months ago

Reply to the comment left by Mark Hulbert at 02/12/2023 - 10:53
I wonder if you're onto something here 😉

Paddy O'Dawes

14:21 PM, 3rd December 2023, About 6 months ago

Car skates is what you need available from HSS hire they go under the wheels and allow movement without damage. Jack it, put the skates under and move it to a safe location on the road. Check the mot and tax then the dvla will "store" it for a charge the owner will have to find

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