Transferring up a possession order to the HCEOs

brokendreamz

Hi all,
Long term lurker but first time poster here so please be gentle!

Long story short, I have a possession and money order in place which granted possession as of the 13th May. The tenant failed to leave. I have decided to apply to have the order transferred up to HCEO (I know there are many pros and cons of doing so and have weighed them up and made my decision).

From what I can see, the MOJ have recently issued guidance stating that this process must be done using form N244, but for the life of me I cannot figure out how to fill in the form accurately. I have spent all evening trawling the internet and it seems form N244 is used for applying for everything but the kitchen sink so I cannot find any guidance specific enough for transferring up a possession order. So far I've managed to fill in the box in the top right corner, my name and I have the gist of what to write in Section 3.

Could anyone advise me on how to fill in the rest of the form? Or perhaps point me towards some more specific guidance or a sample completed form for this purpose as I'm beginning to lose the will to live.

Thanks in advance.

Miss_Samantha

You need to find a HCEO firm and ask them to handle the process.

brokendreamz

Miss_Samantha wrote: »

You need to find a HCEO firm and ask them to handle the process.

Thankyou - I did think the form was a little confusing for a layman like me.

franklee

Miss_Samantha wrote: »

You need to find a HCEO firm and ask them to handle the process.

I wouldn't trust em without checking the procedures given the recent kerfuffle about them doing it wrong.
Sheriffs using illegal eviction procedures:
http://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2016/01/12/warning-to-landlords-beware-sheriffs-using-illegal-eviction-procedures/
http://nearlylegal.co.uk/2016/01/scandal-unfolds-high-court-enforcement/

The conclusion seems to be using N244 is right (form N293A wrong). I'd guess some of this landlordzone post is probably still right although it still says to use the wrong N293A:
http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?50166-Enforcement-of-a-Possession-Order-using-the-HCEO-route
brokendreamz, you could ask on the landlordzone forum to check what's still current. At least that way if the professional help you get differs you can ask why.

The only other resources I've found going into details require paid membership so can't get in but you could join a landlord's association which will give you detailed help.

Miss_Samantha

The recent 'kerfuffle' was blown out of proportions by those with an agenda. There is not need to continue spreading fear, uncertainty, and doubt.

A reputable HCEO firm will now about the correct procedure as it stands.