CCJ extension for professional rogue tenant?

CCJ extension for professional rogue tenant?

1:04 AM, 25th April 2024, About 3 months ago 11

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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, is not employed, does not have a bank account, nor does she own property. She is a professional benefits parasite. My intention now is to extend the lease. I applied for this extension via email to Bromley Possessions who replied thus :

“Thank you for your further e-mail, which was referred to a Judge. Having read the exchange of e-mails he has noted that the previous Judges’ response dated 18 April 2024 states that you ‘need to take legal advice and resubmit with a witness statement and formal application if needed’.”

I am not a UK citizen. I live in South Africa but am firmly determined to follow through on the advice given to me by the Judge. However, my ignorance in this area prevents me from doing so. I have googled information on the matter but have had no success. Has a Property118 landlord gone through this process and would they therefore be able to give me guidance on what a “witness statement” entails and further, how do I make a “formal application”?

It would give me great pleasure to be able to achieve this CCJ extension for a further 6 years although I am aware that the existing CCJ appears not to have affected the tenant in any way.
I would certainly appreciate the input from more experienced landlords.

Many thanks

Dale


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5:29 AM, 1st May 2024, About 3 months ago

However, a number of years ago, my tenant caused £15k of damage and left without a forwarding address. I photographed everything and kept contractors' invoices, etc. Tenants can be found by solicitors if they reside in the UK. I sued through the magistrates court, and the ex-tenant said they had no money. The court asked for the tenant's bank account details and, based on his income as a taxi cab driver, was forced to pay £100 a month - which he did until all the monies owed were paid. It took a year to go to court, and money for the damage took time to pay me back, but I never regretted pursuing this case

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