Section 21 and rent arrears eviction?

Section 21 and rent arrears eviction?

0:02 AM, 15th January 2025, About 16 hours ago 14

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I have been advised by an eviction specialist to issue a Section 21 instead of a Section 8 as in theory, It’s a a quicker and cheaper process.

Unfortunately, I did not secure the deposit in TDS within one month, so I have been advised to return the deposit to the tenant to comply.

It’s only £625 so no big deal in the scheme of things. Is this correct?

However, I also have grounds for a section 8 as the tenant is £3,500 in rent arrears.

Can I claim this in a small claims court after the eviction?

Many thanks

Helen


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12:11 PM, 15th January 2025, About 4 hours ago

Reply to the comment left by David Houghton at 15/01/2025 - 10:30
Claiming rent arrears via MCOL is an option. There can also be breathing space relief and a trial via the MCOL route.

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15:32 PM, 15th January 2025, About 44 minutes ago

Reply to the comment left by GlanACC at 15/01/2025 - 11:32
That is interesting, I had not thought of that.

having worked for a Council / Social Housing, they will only replace the main lounge window, all other do not qualify.

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15:39 PM, 15th January 2025, About 37 minutes ago

Sounds like you do not have a great relationship with the tenant, I say this, I know all my tenants, I had the deposit issue with one tenant, many years ago, I simply gave him the cash and had him sign it had been returned.
If they know there stuff, they will refuse, hope you get sorted soon

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15:40 PM, 15th January 2025, About 36 minutes ago

Reply to the comment left by K Anon at 15/01/2025 - 10:14
Been there too, a tenant tried claiming she was disabled as she was a alcoholic. This was before Malcolm v Lewisham went to the lord's. The solicitor thought she was being clever delay after delay. Then Malcolm was overturned, so it was rent v dilapidations. Tenants can't help lying so I encouraged her to embellish I'm the witness box. We won, but yep not keen to do it again. Said solicitor was so crap she couldn't keep her job and ended up working for shelter

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