How much are bailiff costs to evict a tenant?

johnjameson

How much are bailiff costs to evict a tenant?
Does it depend on which bailiff company is used?
Where do I start with this? What forms do I need to fill in and how do I find a bailiff?

Background:

- Section 21 served
- Court notice issued
- No defence made by tenant
- Court has given a date of 7th November for them to be out
- The tenant has told me that they need an eviction order saying that are to be evicted by a bailiff - they will then get emergency housing from the council

Question: Where can I find the cheapest bailiff? The tenant won't fuss over going - they just need documents to show the council - so, I have no need to employ someone who will do the best job

Question: Am I allowed to pursue the bailiff costs from the tenant?

The deposit was returned as I hadn't put into a safe deposit scheme - I did this after getting advice on these forums (much helpful). So, I can't deduct from that (if it was possible to do so that is)

Thanks


JJ

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i believe if they've not gone by 7 November, you go back for a warrant for eviction and the court baliff is used. i believe fee is in region of £110 and you can ask for this cost to be passed on to tenant

G_M

http://hmctsformfinder.justice.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/n325-eng.pdf

£110 I believe. See

http://hmctsformfinder.justice.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/ex050-eng.pdf

johnjameson

thanks - much appreciated

i thought the cost might be several hundred pounds and involve dealing with an aggressive bailiff just to get the appointment
lol

can u tell me what form i need to get filled in and submit to the court?
thanks