Tenant from hell!

lilyxpie

Thanks- repairs I mean are returning the property to somewhere where people would want to live- it's going to need recarpeting, plaster skimming and full decoration which her deposit will not cover. Just need my quickest, cheapest option as my finances really can't take the hit at the minute.
Thanks

Yorkie1

If the deposit is unlikely to cover rent arrears plus damage repair, you're going to need to pursue through the small claims court for outstanding monies - if you decide it's worth it, that is. To that end, if you have any way of legitimately finding ways of locating the T after she has left, now is the time to do so. For example, if she has a car - make a note of the registration number. If you have contact details for relatives, retain them. Etc.

may_fair

lilyxpie wrote: »

Thanks- repairs I mean are returning the property to somewhere where people would want to live- it's going to need recarpeting, plaster skimming and full decoration which her deposit will not cover. Just need my quickest, cheapest option as my finances really can't take the hit at the minute.
Thanks

I don't see the logic? The cheapest option is to evict the non-paying tenant ASAP. (If the tenant is permanently on benefits, you may never to be able to recover this debt).

Remember, the tenant is only liable for damage, not for fair wear and tear, and you are not entitled to betterment. So, even if T is liable for damage to the decor, you cannot claim the full cost of repair/replacement.