Terminal illness

Dumbe

Why not give him a few weeks for things to sink in..

He may have family who want him home ( parents etc) And perhaps you could let him go without normal notice if that's what he wants.

He may not wish to go, and you may be worrying unnecessarily, his work may provide terminal illness lump sum payment or his family may help in these circumstances

Why not wait and see before worrying about the rent.. He's a good tenent and obviously responsible.

Give him a chance to get his head together and just because things are difficult does not mean he will fail to pay your rent, irrespective of what benefits he may or may not receive or need to claim.

richardw

Dumbe wrote: »

..Why not wait and see before worrying about the rent.. He's a good tenet and obviously responsible.

Give him a chance to get his head together and just because things are difficult does not mean he will fail to pay your rent, irrespective of what benefits he may or may not receive or need to claim.

I agree this is the best approach.

G_M

Terminal illness

fishpond wrote: »

......, even though the consultant hasn't had an interview with him yet)

Those advocating 'wait and see' are right.

The thread title seems rather premature given the statement above.

Many patients fear the worst when 1st diagnosed, or even when sent for tests. Many patients have difficulty taking on board what they are told at first. Many misunderstand. And by the time the mesage has been passed on to others, it can be very different from reality.

I know.

Event if it is 'terminal':
a) this could mean 1 -3 months
b) 1 - 3 years
c) much longer

And the condition of the patient, and ability to work, can vary enormously during this period.

In my own case, I was given "around 3 years".

That was 6 years ago and I am currently stronger and 'healthier' than I was on diagnosis.

Having said that, trying to work out what you would do IF your tenant became financially hard-pressed is no bad thing. I guess you need tomake decisions about the extent to which you can, or wish, to be flexible.

* what could you reduce the rent to and still cover your mortgage/expenses?
* how long could/would you want to continue on a reduced rent basis?
* What practical help might you offer?

As others have said, do you wish to change from LL to 'compassionate friendly human being', to what extent, and for how long?