Reclaiming my goods after a eviction

Cornhusker

I've have tried getting in touch with shelter on the web chat and phone number but neither were answered they did warn about long queues

Shame there shut at weekends but i will try again on Monday. i don't know if i class has a emergency but i can ask. i cant see a email address so i can send all the information before hand so they could have a bit of knowledge of the situation and email me back and arrange a appointment

I've look at the local help centres but shelter don't have one in my area

monkey-fingers

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81931463#Comment_81931463

OK, when you next speak to the agent, you need to ensure you quote this:

You are a permitted occupant. Whether your mother did or didn't change the locks is irrelevant. You are a permitted occupant. If the Landlord evicts you illegally, they can go to prison.
Sadly, as above, the Police don't know the law - they're just told what to do.

http://www.gov.uk/private-renting-evictions/harassment-and-illegal-evictions

Secondly, you NEED to use the words "involuntary bailee". That means that the Landlord (not the agent), is responsible for looking after your things. They CANNOT charge to get access to it - it's yours.

https://todaysfamilylawyer.co.uk/involuntary-bailees-what-you-need-to-know/

Either way, you've been evicted illegally, so it matters not.

Finally, you've been told, but you NEED to get the address of the Landlord. Your beef isn't with the agent - they're doing their usual untrained nonsense (Agents are worse than scum - they're mostly not trained). https://www.propertymark.co.uk/professional-standards/uk-regulation.htm

They must, however, belong to a redress scheme. Find out which one and go for the jugular
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lettings-agents-and-property-managers-redress-schemes/lettings-agents-and-property-managers-which-government-approved-redress-scheme-do-you-belong-to

The Landlord's details can be had for just £7 from Land Registry
https://www.gov.uk/search-property-information-land-registry

Cornhusker

Hello just a update I've been in contact with shelter today

There saying that i had no legal right to stay in the property after my mothers tenancy ended and would be classed has a trespasser and could be liable for damages to the property.

i asked about recovering the goods from the property but they recommended taking legal advice about the torts interference with goods act 1977 in a effort to get my goods back

saajan_12

The permitted occupier v squatter debate is interesting but irrelevant to OP's actual issue here. If the aim is to get the property, then write a letter before action, stating they are on notice that they hold xyz property, and must make it available for collection. If they don't, you will raise a court claim for the value in the amount of £x plus court costs. Simple, factual.

lincroft1710

Interesting that Shelter, who are supposed to be knowledgeable about such matters, believe the OP was a squatter.