I managed to get a CCJ against a rogue tenant almost 6 years ago. The CCJ only covered the outstanding rental she accumulated whilst awaiting the Bailiffs for 8 months. The ruined unit and furniture theft was an added cost that I ignored. The total loss was about GBP20 000. The CCJ for unpaid rent demanded that she settle GBP11 900 within 7 days. I have not received a penny nor has she made any attempt to contact me to offer any settlement. To date she has not been traceable, i

Tenant demand for rented homes in London grew by 9% last month, compared to February, according to Foxtons. The lettings agent highlights that renter demand has fallen 14% year-on-year as the market returns to more typical trends. It says that the number of new renters per instruction also fell year-on-year, with an average of three fewer renters competing for each property. Despite this, there was a slight increase in new renters per instruction compared to February, with E

A growing proportion of renters in the UK are having to borrow money to pay their rental deposit, research reveals. The findings from Reposit found that 38% of renters are turning to credit cards, personal loans, overdrafts, or friends and family. The deposit alternative provider says the figure has increased by 8 percentage points in the last year - which coincides with a 10% rise in average monthly rents to £1,088. The average five-week cash deposit now stands at £1,256,