Tenant Eviction
Tenant Eviction
If you tenant has not paid you any rent and you think you have a slim chance of extracting any money from him then it may be time for you to start thinking about evicting your problem tenant. Please be aware that it is against the law to try to evict your tenant with out using the correct procedure. At this point it may an idea to seek the help of a professional.
Law in England & Wales In Regards To Rent Arrears
Private sector tenancies are governed in England & Wales by The Housing Act 1988. If your tenant is in rent arrears of more than 2 months then the judge must give you a repossession order.
To get your property back it is advised that you serve a section 8 notice on your problem tenant. The problem tenant has 14 days to respond to this notice. If your notice is completed incorrectly it can delay the process of getting your property back from the tenant. It is advisable to seek the help of someone who knows what they are doing such as Landlord Angel.
Applying for court action
When your section 8 notice expires and your tenant still refuses to pay or leave then you will have to apply to the court for a possession proceeding of which the judge will grant you possession of your property. An exception to this may be if the tenant claims the property is in disrepair or if the delay in rent is because of a delay in their Housing Benefit.
Once the judge grants you a possession order your tenant should leave the property as instructed. If they fail to do so then you will need to seek the help of county court bailiffs to remove the tenants from your property.
Complete and serve your tenant eviction notice in as little as 3 minutes. Visit Landlord Angel to serve your section 8 notice
