What can I do about my tenant’s rent arrears?

What can I do about my tenant’s rent arrears?

0:02 AM, 11th September 2024, About 2 months ago 20

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Hi, my tenant has accrued rent arrears of £15,750 and counting, with unpaid rent dating back to December 2023. A Section 21 notice was served and acknowledged by the tenant, and the two-month notice period has elapsed.

However, I have not received any evidence of court filing, engagement letters, or case file references from the current solicitor engaged by my estate agent. This situation is causing significant financial stress due to ongoing mortgage obligations.

The tenant has indicated an intention to remain until forcibly evicted. Despite receiving Universal Credit housing assistance, which has been confirmed after numerous phone calls, the tenant continues to live in the property without paying rent. The case manager has repeatedly refused to explain why the rent cannot be paid directly into the estate agent’s account.

While a Section 21 notice was served, I lack concrete evidence of further legal proceedings. The £500 payment receipt, without a case reference letter or file number, does not provide sufficient proof of action.

Does anyone have any advice on how to solve this issue?

Thanks,

Jagdish


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Cider Drinker

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7:23 AM, 11th September 2024, About 2 months ago

I’d contact an eviction specialist.

Maybe consider complaining to the agent and to their redress scheme.

Judith Wordsworth

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7:46 AM, 11th September 2024, About 2 months ago

Serving a s21 is purely a notice of intention.
Once the expiry date has come and gone an application has to be made to the court for possession along with the paying the court fees. It’s not automatic.

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8:14 AM, 11th September 2024, About 2 months ago

Firstly apply to Universal Credit on line to have the housing element paid to you .. that gets some money coming to you. Secondly use MCOL Money Claim Online to issue a summons for the arrears. The power of a CCJ should not be underestimated. Then sort out what’s happening with your agent to progress with the eviction, to be honest your agent looks like they’ve been negligent and have failed in their duty of care .. if this is reality engage someone like Mark Dawson at AST Assist who will manage the whole eviction process for you. It will cost money and take time but you have no choice.

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10:55 AM, 11th September 2024, About 2 months ago

The court backlog is huge and, unfortunately, you will be facing significant additional arrears unless you take action [not your estate agent!]. I used a specialist eviction company because my agent said it was not their job to take legal action. My arrears and costs ended up at +£20k.
When I contacted DWP they said he was not receiving benefit. When I finally got my flat back, I found letters from DWP confirming he was. MCOL was pointless for me because it would have been meaningless to him. But if your tenant cares about his credit record, he will respond. But do it now, while you know where he is living.

Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

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11:53 AM, 11th September 2024, About 2 months ago

Eviction shouldn’t always be the first option. There may be grants or government-backed loans available to assist tenants in repaying arrears. For example, check out the discussion thread linked below "My Landlord Has Just Increased My Rent By £700 Per Month."

https://www.property118.com/my-landlord-has-just-increased-my-rent-by-700-per-month/

Chris A

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11:58 AM, 11th September 2024, About 2 months ago

Have you thought about applying for a managed payment to landlord (MPTL) via the DWP website?

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10:29 AM, 14th September 2024, About 2 months ago

Theft, pure and simple. What I want to know is will the RRBill help in cases like these to return a property to the owner? Expeditiously? And when is a list of nightmare tenants coming out so that we all know who to avoid? Could I walk into a restaurant daily and sit there and eat their food without paying? Could I use my iPhone and send this message without paying my bill for months on end? Could I just walk on the bus or even drive on the road without paying bus fare or mot/cartax or petrol? Just being alive and living costs money. If you want a free lunch - go to the government for a handout and support. Don’t steal from the next guy who isn’t your mum or your dad and now he’s got to suffer. Where is the new legislation to get squatters out?? It’s an absolute p take.

Jagdish Patel

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13:26 PM, 14th September 2024, About 2 months ago

Reply to the comment left by Cider Drinker at 11/09/2024 - 07:23
Does anyone know of a good eviction specialist please ?

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13:27 PM, 14th September 2024, About 2 months ago

Reply to the comment left by Chris A at 11/09/2024 - 11:58
Thank you Chris please do you have further info on how to do this

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13:32 PM, 14th September 2024, About 2 months ago

Reply to the comment left by Ivor Tennant at 11/09/2024 - 08:14
Please can you forward me an invite line link many thanks Ivor

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