How to get a court possession order?

teepoo

Hi All,

I have an excluded tenant who has still not left after the notice period (I gave her 6 weeks and it has been 8).

I have read that I can simply change the locks, however I would rather get a court possession order - how do I submit the paperwork for that?

Is there a form I fill out with all the relevant details?

Thanks,
Pete.

clutton_2

what do you mean "excluded tenant" - is s/he on an AST or are they a lodger ?

Hippychick

If they are lodging then you have no need to get a court order, the court won't look too kindly on you wasting their time to be honest.

You have given her enough time I would tell her if your not gone by x date then I have no choice but to change the locks and remove her belongings from the property.

Trollfever

This section explains the rights you have if you have a private landlord and you are an excluded occupier. It covers the rights you have to live in your home and get repairs done. It also explains how you can end your tenancy and how your landlord can evict you.

http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/renting_and_leasehold/private_tenancies/excluded_occupiers

Jowo_2

I think you are being unnecessarily tolerant. Tell your lodger to be gone by the weekend and make clear that the lock will be changed on Sunday evening (or Monday morning if that's when she leaves for work) and that after that date she'll have to contact you for a mutually convenient time to collect her belongings she should leave any past the eviction date. Put this in writing and keep a copy.

G_M

And don't leave him/her alone in the house in the meantime........