buying a house tenants refuse to leave help!

mrsd2012

Ivana_Tinkle wrote: »

You don't actually need to withdraw from the sale. Just instruct your solicitor not to do any more work (doesn't sound like there's anything left to do anyway) and start looking at other properties. If you find one you like, you can decide at that point which one to go with. There's no advantage in formally withdrawing from your purchase unless you're sure you don't want to proceed - might as well keep your options open as long as possible, just in case the situation resolves itself.

Yes that's what we intend to do, fingers crossed the tenant leaves of her own accord once served.

Thank you

Audrey_Wright

Just back out.. I've seen these things prolong as much as half an year, until everything is completely settled.
Furthermore, the tenant has young children, which makes it so much harder to take her out of the apartment.
And...as a bonus, if she is financially challenged (presuming he's a single mother), and she can't afford to easily relocate, you can pretty much count on the court giving her more time to get it together.
I wouldn't mess with this, even if it's a great offer.

Owain_Moneysaver

And if the tenant is finally evicted it's quite likely the place will be trashed.

AngelPie78

Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »

And if the tenant is finally evicted it's quite likely the place will be trashed.

Based on what? Seems a bit harsh on a tenant, just because she's trying to do the best for her and her children. Appreciate that she's not in the "right", but I'm in a similar position and my landlord has told me that they have booked a valuation for the week after I'm due to move out. Seems that the vendor has taken the mick and maybe thought that selling the house from under her would make her leave.

Good luck with your house hunting x