Tenant refusing viewings after being served Section 21?

Tenant refusing viewings after being served Section 21?

11:19 AM, 14th March 2023, About A year ago 53

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Hello, Three weeks ago I instructed my managing agent to serve a Section 21 notice on my tenants.

I have been emailed by my agent stating that the tenants have asked that no viewings go ahead until the move out date. The agent has emailed the tenants stating that their request is a breach of the AST (citing the terms and providing a copy of the AST) and has requested a range of dates / times to work with.

My fear is that the tenants may refuse to vacate the property as they don’t appear to be looking for an alternative property and would struggle to meet the affordability criteria for properties in the immediate area.

What if anything can the agent do to ascertain the tenants’ true intentions? Is it inappropriate for the agent to remind the tenants of the consequences of failing to honour the AST or “staying put” (https://www.property118.com/are-councils-acting-illegally-when-telling-tenants-to-stay-put/)?

What should I do now to prepare for a worst-case scenario where the tenant refuses to leave?

I would like to engage a specialist that manages the process end-to-end but am struggling to find a short list of tried and tested firms.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

AJ


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Seething Landlord

8:09 AM, 19th March 2023, About A year ago

Reply to the comment left by Special Kay at 19/03/2023 - 07:29On what grounds do you think you could ask the Court to grant you a possession order if you have not followed the. legal requirements?

Anthony Cryer

8:47 AM, 20th March 2023, About A year ago

Reply to the comment left by AJ at 16/03/2023 - 15:00
Something els you need to take into account

Is that the local authoritys and c.a.b

Will be telling them to say put untill you have a order of possession
And bailiffs to evict them

AJ

18:14 PM, 20th March 2023, About A year ago

Reply to the comment left by Graham Bowcock at 17/03/2023 - 09:27
True - meant to say "don"t need to disclose a reason" .

Clearly the debate on this thread highlights the imbalance between tenant and landlord expectations.

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