Issues with problem tenant

wolfplayer

G_M wrote: »

This really makes you more culpable to be honest.

You went into this, not by accident (as some LLs do eg if they can't sell due to negative equity) but as a specific plan. Yet you clearly did no research first just went out and bought a property.

* why did you not take a deposit?
* why did you not do regular inspections (as any responsible LL should in order to a) maintain the property and b) pick up issues with tenants early)?
* why did you allow the rent arrears to build up without taking action early?
* why did you ignore your legal responsilities to provide a gas cerrtificate? An EPC? Probobly the required gov leaflet?

The problems you now face are entirely of your own making I'm afraid, and the "we are by no means professional landlords" is belied by your statement that " We bought the property as a investment for our children".

You went into this to make money. That makes you 'professional LLs'.

I don't believe the entitlement. This landlord can pay the hard way.

Guest101

JDi wrote: »

Refuse to do the gas safety inspection siting the fact that you want the guy out due to a years worth of rent arrears. You aren't going to get into trouble for that despite what your told.

If i was you then i would be thinking outside the box and playing the game at this guys level. Make of that what you will but its the only kind of thing this kind of person will understand.

scottiemac wrote: »

If i was you then i would be thinking outside the box and playing the game at this guys level. Make of that what you will but its the only kind of thing this kind of person will understand.

I was thinking exactly the same thing.
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For goodness sake- experts are here...

Norman_Castle

wolfplayer wrote: »

Any landlord messing with me, outside of legal channels, would find it works 2 ways HARD to extremes. No one messes with my family ever.

HARD to extremes:rotfl:

cloo

I agree with other posters here who have said get a property specialist to deal with removing the tenant, as you will need the advice.


There are plenty of good tenants out there too, so don't feel you have to sell up unless now's a really good time to sell, but do carry out research into your responsibilities before letting again.