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HELP! we are landlords section 21 issued tenant not planning on going. What can we do
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Wee_Willy_Harris wrote: »I agree. Personally, and I mean you know offence, I would take the option away from the smaller, less experienced LL. Too often I see smaller LLs, with an emotional attachment to their rented home, getting very hot and bothered when it all goes the shape of a pear. Bigger LLs can just shrug if one of their 100+ tenancies goes a bit tlts-up, then just grind through due process and get on with it.
It's a shame that the regulation of letting agents has been shelved, as that would have been a far better method for the smaller LL to employ when renting out a property, frequently for the first time.
No offence taken. It is very sad for us we decided to rent as we moved in together and wanted to make sure all was well before making a descion on my now hubby's house. It was rented to a so called friend who is an ex neighbour.
I know the process is all correct that she can just stay there beyond the section 21 date as per the advice from the council. But it just seems so frustrating from a LL perspective. I am just gald we don't do this for a living! But as has been said those that do have the knowledge and procedures in place to deal with things.If you can think it........it will happen0 -
Wee_Willy_Harris wrote: »I agree. Personally, and I mean you know offence, I would take the option away from the smaller, less experienced LL. Too often I see smaller LLs, with an emotional attachment to their rented home, getting very hot and bothered when it all goes the shape of a pear. Bigger LLs can just shrug if one of their 100+ tenancies goes a bit tlts-up, then just grind through due process and get on with it.
It's a shame that the regulation of letting agents has been shelved, as that would have been a far better method for the smaller LL to employ when renting out a property, frequently for the first time.
An interesting POV, WWH. Suppose some houseowner works for a company that seconds them to their US office for a fixed 2 year term. What would you recommend they do with their house while they are away?Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.
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No offence taken. It is very sad for us we decided to rent as we moved in together and wanted to make sure all was well before making a descion on my now hubby's house. It was rented to a so called friend who is an ex neighbour.
I know the process is all correct that she can just stay there beyond the section 21 date as per the advice from the council. But it just seems so frustrating from a LL perspective. I am just gald we don't do this for a living! But as has been said those that do have the knowledge and procedures in place to deal with things.
And the patience!0 -
An interesting POV, WWH. Suppose some houseowner works for a company that seconds them to their US office for a fixed 2 year term. What would you recommend they do with their house while they are away?
As I said, it's a shame the licensing of lettings agents was not followed up, as the use of such a licensed agent would aleviate many of the problems experienced by the small landlord. In the issue you specifically raise, it may well be that the LL would be better off accepting that they will only be able to rent the place for the first 18 months, leaving the last 6 months as a buffer to allow for any delays/issues. But with a licensed letting agent, the landlord could have some confidence that they would have the knowledge to advise this and act accordingly.0 -
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PasturesNew wrote: »Let me house sit it, if it's near a beach
Sadly it's only a hypothetical case, PN!Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.0 -
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I managed to speak to the head of housing at the council this morning. They were not aware that the tenant had booked a holiday to Spain for the week she is supposed to be leaving the property. So I think that we can safely assume that she has no intention what so ever of moving out on the 5th September. :mad:
The lady I spoke to said that they are going to write to the tenant and point out to her the implications of her refusal to leave the property and what financial implications eg court costs etc she would be liable for and that we have to right to takes these charges from the deposit. The T will also be advised that is is not in her best interest to stay at the property past the sect 21 date.
She also advised me that they have just had a case where the local judges award the LL all costs & compensation as the tenant had total disregard for the eviction order etc.
I am not holding out any hope that this will make any difference at all to the T but at least something is being done.If you can think it........it will happen0 -
are you with a letting agency?Mortgage free I: 8th December 2009!
Mortgage free II: New Year's Eve 2013!
Mortgage free III: Est. Dec 2021...0 -
would they have been able to pursue a s21 on your behalf do you know?Mortgage free I: 8th December 2009!
Mortgage free II: New Year's Eve 2013!
Mortgage free III: Est. Dec 2021...0
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