Eviction after section 21

PostHoc25

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81919866#Comment_81919866

It's really nice to hear at least some agents are helping landlords see the positives of HB tenants. I've never missed a payment and the rent has increased 6 times since I moved in 2018.Of course now my UC doesn't cover the full amount so it comes out of living costs but having been a couchsurfer in the past, I always prioritise rent payments.

nrsql

Thanks

» As an aside, they'll not stop paying rent

That's a relief, I wondered about that.

I've talked with the agent trying to find another place. They want something pretty near the school - sounds like a few miles. I asked about another place on that agents books and they said the distance was fine but they didn't like the road the property was in. The agent is going to talk to them again today and hopefully they'll realise they can't be too picky even if they consider it temporary.

I've told the agent I'm wiling to help with finances if it'll help. Maybe guarantee the rent for a year or something like that - I wouldn't be a guarantor for the lease as that's open ended.

Tomorrow I'm going to call round a few other agents as the one I'm selling through doesn't have much incentive to get them out as they'll stop making money when they move.

nrsql

I’ve checked my landlords insurance (Direct Line) and it looks like I might be covered for legal expense and any rent outstanding - but it’s a long document(s) and might have exclusions, not a big concern at the moment.

One issue is that it is due for renewal on 22 March. I presume I need to tell them this is happening? I also need to remove a property from the policy.

Myci85

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81920032#Comment_81920032

Depends on council and availability of properties probably. In my area there just are not enough places vacant, so whilst having a child makes them a priority, they are still often moved into temporary accommodation whilst waiting for something else to come up.

se2020

Download the NB5 form and look through the requirements on that.

There are several documents required to be submitted with that form that you might have to dig out.

Like a copy of the FIRST tenancy agreement and a copy of EVERY gas safety certificate and so on.

nrsql

I've already done that. The agent has emailed me the documents and they look ok (to me).

That should be ok. The agents will have those, I've already asked about the gas certificates and those are automatically sent.

One oddity, I guess I don't understand it

17c. If there is no relevant gas appliance in any room occupied by the Defendant, has the Claimant displayed in a prominent position in the premises throughout the tenancy a copy of the gas safety record with a statement endorsed on it that the Defendant is entitled to have their own copy of the gas safety record on request to the Claimant at an address specified in the statement?

Looking on t'interweb it seems I should answer NO and this is only if gas safety certificates have not been issued - I'm guessing it means there are rooms in the property that do have appliances but not those occupied by the tenant. Ambiguous - could mean that there is a room occupied by the tenant without an appliance. I see some landlords have answered this incorrectly.

I'm going to get a solicitor or eviction company to draft the accelerated possession order and review everything. Having problems as searches all seem to go back to a few companies and they all seem to have a lot of bad reviews for anything other than just submitting the forms. Not responding to queries or solicitors not turning up to hearings. Looks like it's not worth paying for much in the way of service and I'm going to have to try to get to court myself (health allowing) in case no ones there to represent me.