UK Landlord Forum / Life

Hi all,

Read so many posts but would like your input please...

DSS tenant moved in middle of April, rent been late every month since!! I even had to go and collect it in June!! She now owes for August, and so far nothing received this month, even though she has received 1 of her fortnightly payments already.

None of her phone numbers work now, and she doesn't respond to letters. Have tried to be fair but cannot even get in touch with her now. Went round to see her today, but not in according to friend of family who was looking after her kid.

The last letter i sent (recorded delivery), outlined every late payment received and arrears due. I set her a deadline to clear overdue amount, otherwise i'd enforce the daily late payment charge as set out in the contract. Still i've heard nothing!!!

I want her out asap as she is clearly taking me for a ride......whats the quickest way? surely i can get her for the late payments and current arrears? Also, the contract stipulates 'no pets', well it seems she has a dog and the place stinks of it!!!!

Seen advice about joining landlord association, so going to look at that, but also seen websites offering eviction service. Any thoughts or experience of these please....

Thankyou

Tel

Hey Greeny,

You can't evict your tenant unless she is 2 months in arrears.

I would contact your local Housing Benefit office and inform them of the situation. Under your circumstances, they should start sending her rent directly to you!!


Another thing, I wouldn't just turn up to the property unannounced. If she's familiar with the law, she could take legal action and charge you for harassment (the law is f*cked up, unfortunately). You need to give your tenant 24 hours before turning up.

How long is left on the contract?