UK Landlord Forum / Life

Got the possession order thingy today. I have a few questions. I know he now has 14 days to respond or else its back to the court to get permission to remove him but how do I know if he is still there? It sounds daft but if I assume he has gone and my locksmith breaks in only to find he has gone shopping or is simply avoiding me, what next? Do I have to hand him the key to my new lock as I cant at that point officially remove him? Have I legally taken it back because I entered and he wasnt present? What about all his stuff that he will inevitably leave behind? If I put it outside am I a fly tipper? Is there a time period I have to store it for in order to allow reclaim? Am I stealing it if I lash it in a skip?
I inherited him when I bought the property. I do not know what bits are his, there is no inventory.
His employer (next door) has previously offered to smudge my nose accross my face. Is there any way I can ensure the police turn up before he strikes me?
He accused me off ripping him off. I just did a search on Rightmove. There is nothing as cheap or cheaper in a 20 mile radius!

I think you have to prove that you made substantial efforts in trying to contact him! Only after then can you try and gain entry!

Regarding his possessions, I think this link will be useful: http://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/04/27/landlord-rights-over-tenants-possessions/

I think you should seek professional advice on this matter!

Good link, thanks.
I intend to see if he is still using electric as my guide. Its registered in my name as he cant communicate. They cant refuse to tell me if I am still using it and its pre pay so I wont be in the poop.

My unwanted little non paying butt headed scumbag....

is still in the property. Only 4 days left before its back to court for the bailiff. Looks like I will, by law, have to empty all the furniture out and store it for 3 months.
My solicitors bill so far is £590.00
He owes me thousands in rent.
Its a really unfair system.     

Quote from: propertyfag on September 30, 2010, 03:37:51 PM
I think you have to prove that you made substantial efforts in trying to contact him! Only after then can you try and gain entry!

Regarding his possessions, I think this link will be useful: http://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/04/27/landlord-rights-over-tenants-possessions/

I think you should seek professional advice on this matter!

I saw above link it include interesting info and it sounds like the goal of this activism has been about preventing the right-wing from making any more significant changes, and reversing the changes it did make.

I have just opened a letter from the council. My tenant is not in the flat and the local kids are in there throwing items at the passing public and setting off fireworks inside! YIKES!

I rang my solicitor to ensure it was ok to break in. Went down with the locksmith and he rapidly got the job done.  Guess what?
Believe it or not the kids had not broken in. The tenant, upon leaving, went down to the local scallys and handed them his keys and told them to go have fun!!!!! They have Dorbed paint on the walls, windows, and floor. Not happy with that, they have painted the TV, microwave and toilet. The taps are broken off and the plastic plumbing below kicked out. The curtains have been ripped off, put in the bath and are now wee soaked. The fire place (Which was awful!) has been pulled off the wall and smashed.
I have been told he only lives next door but one. What can I do? I want to hit him with a blunt object. Can I prove him liable?

If the tenants are still in the initial contract period for housing in 1988. To do this, you are subject to section 8 declaration in detail why you want them to leave and give their tenants 14 days notice.If are not fixed or nearly complete, so you can use the process, which is usually not necessary for hearing.

The tenant was out of contract and would not go. As he is 'holding over', he is still a tenant bound by the terms of the out of date contract. My solicitor was filling out the forms to take him to court. This process had already occurred.

Jesso,

just out of interest - did you ever get anything ?