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Rabbits and bird running loose in property!

After the trauma of my first section 8 eviction, I finally enter the house to find the tenant, has let rabbits and a bird run loose in the house.
As a pensioner I am left with clearing up this disgusting mess and trying to repair the property

Tenant to pay the legal cost of eviction?

Hi, I had a court hearing where we requested the judge to add the legal cost to the money order for 15 months of unpaid rent. As per the judge, this was not possible as my rental agreement does not have a clause for the tenant to pay the legal cost of …

Extremely rigorous tenent screening, insurance and total protection?

The title speaks for itself. Unfortunately, it has taken a year to the day exactly to evict non-paying tenants. This is the first time in 30 years I’ve had any issues, but it has now made me concerned that my experience could happen again.

Appointment of Court Bailiff – How do I pay?

Hello, I received an order for possession operative on or after 5 March from Southend County Court.
My agent tells me that a Court Bailiff can only be appointed following payment of a further fee, which has to now be paid over the telephone

Tenants in arrears need protection under the Renters (Reform) Bill – debt charities

Debt advice charities have written to the Housing Secretary Michael Gove urging him to push the Renters (Reform) Bill through Parliament – and add stronger protections for tenants in rent arrears.
The debt advice organisations — StepChange, Money…

Tenant allowed to challenge new EPC rating?

Hi, we purchased a property in 2.5 acres of land from a company that owned it as well as other adjacent land including a quarry. There was a tenant in situ on a periodic AST.
The tenant had been left for years basically doing what they wanted with no m…

My tenants’ solicitor is demanding costs!

Hello, We have been trying to evict our tenants for the last 9 months as we are selling the property. Court proceedings were set for last November, however, we had to cancel these due to an issue with the deposit from 10 years ago.

Lib Dems demand urgent Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions ban

The Liberal Democrats are urging the government to act on its pledge to ban Section 21 no-fault evictions, as new data shows that homelessness has risen across the UK.
According to the latest government statistics, 35,760 people faced the threat of hom…

Council leaders call for longer eviction notice periods to prevent homelessness

Council leaders from across the political spectrum have asked the housing secretary, Michael Gove, to support an amendment to the Renters (Reform) Bill that would give tenants more time to find a new home if they are evicted.
Sky News says it has obtai…

S21 and breathing space debt respite scheme?

Hi, once you have a possession order based upon the Housing Act, S8 grounds 8, 10, or 11 the tenant can apply for Relief if sanctions, i.e. put a hold on the bailiff for 60 days breathing space  (Debt respite scheme si 2020).

Cost of house clearance after tenant has been evicted?

Hi, a tenant has been evicted today, the house is a complete mess. Including animal feces and possible human feces and the usual household rubbish. Every room in the 2 bed 1 bath semi is trashed.
Has anyone else on the Property118 forum had this disgus…

Agency fails to secure deposit from tenants after 6 months and tenants have now moved out!

Hi, I’m currently renting my property out through a letting agency. The tenancy was a fixed two-year contract. Of course, commission had to be paid upfront for the two years.
It is a three-bed flat and a few months into the tenancy

What to do if tenant has forged tenancy agreement?

Hello, I have a big issue as I recently discovered the tenant at my address has forged a tenancy agreement.
I’m looking at various options and wondering if I can evict using a Section 8 notice, if so what ground can I use?

Tenant with mental health issues?

Hello, I have a tenant that has been hospitalised then released and put under a mental health officer for almost 30 months. In that time all rents have not been paid and I’ve taken it to court and won possession of my property back it has cost me…

Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions ban sparks landlord ‘uncertainty’, says law firm

While Housing Secretary Michael Gove has vowed to end Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions before the next General Election, legal experts are warning that his pledge may cause confusion and uncertainty in the housing market.
The government plan…

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