Section 21 and rent arrears eviction?

Section 21 and rent arrears eviction?

0:02 AM, 15th January 2025, About 6 days ago 22

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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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22:02 PM, 16th January 2025, About 5 days ago

Reply to the comment left by Craig Vaughan at 16/01/2025 - 17:37
Stunningly, I agree 100% .. probably won't work but its worth a try

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9:23 AM, 17th January 2025, About 4 days ago

Fingers xd for you.
Above approach boils down to the end goal of the tenant.
Wants social housing, state to be responsible, then needs to be made homeless, won't accept.
I.e if intentionally homeless then no local authority support.
that's why S21 is being abolished because then there will always be a reason.....

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