Tenant struggling

Norman_Castle

Ojb wrote: »

I looked up Hb and it basically said it's changed to universal income which can take 5 weeks to receive payment . Don't think this will help in my situation.

If she is struggling to pay the rent it will help for the future. Doing nothing is unlikely to improve anything.

Ojb

Could I get an agent to take over management of the property pay them 10% and let them deal with it?

davidmcn

Ojb wrote: »

Could I get an agent to take over management of the property pay them 10% and let them deal with it?

I don't think you can just chuck things at agents when they get problematic and hope they'll be happy with 10% of the rent. That's assuming the rent even gets paid.

System

Ojb wrote: »

Hi
My tenant has been paying late and in part payments some from her father and obviously intends to pay it but can't.
She has a new job and been paying other bills which council tax utilities and TV license before rent.
She's got a job and kids and appears not to be aware or want to claim anything.
However I am already charging a rent 15-20% below market value and £65 lower than LHA for two bedrooms in the council area. Its £150 below market value
I am close to serving a notice as at the moment it's not possible to sell to investors and I may as well live there myself instead of staying at the parents.
Can I suggest to her an eviction notice may help her get a council property? Or make her aware of housing benefit and put the rent up to that level and expect her to claim the full amount?
Any advice welcome.

There is no guarantee the council will house her, they may not have any available housing so she could end up in temporary housing (B&B) for a period although this isn't your problem.


Not everyone wants to claim benefits, a chat and cup of tea may help her understand that if she doesn't sort the rent out she and her children could end up homeless.

Crashy_Time

Simonr66 wrote: »

There is no guarantee the council will house her, they may not have any available housing so she could end up in temporary housing (B&B) for a period although this isn't your problem.


Not everyone wants to claim benefits, a chat and cup of tea may help her understand that if she doesn't sort the rent out she and her children could end up homeless.

Pretty sure her dad will have to step up at that point, but she probably knows that with kids in tow and actually paying some rent she has the upper hand?

goodwithsaving

Serve notice, you're not a bottomless pit or charity

Slithery

Ojb wrote: »

Could I get an agent to take over management of the property pay them 10% and let them deal with it?

And you've been a LL how long?

Get your act together before a tenant who actually knows their rights takes you for what they're rightfully entitled to.

Norman_Castle

Ojb wrote: »

Could I get an agent to take over management of the property pay them 10% and let them deal with it?

Possibly but that won't make the rent more affordable and you will be down 10% of the rental income.

Explaining she may be eligible for housing benefit even when working is likely to be the best option. You get your rental income, she gets to stay where she is.

Many people do not know that benefits are available even when working.

[Deleted User]

Think this through. You are thinking of paying an agent 10% of your rent to do what you can do. They aren't automatically more knowledgeable than you. And you will still be the LL and responsible. They would just be your agents.

Crashy_Time

deannatrois wrote: »

Think this through. You are thinking of paying an agent 10% of your rent to do what you can do. They aren't automatically more knowledgeable than you. And you will still be the LL and responsible. They would just be your agents.

Good point.