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Tassotti says
""Clutton, your intentions are honorable, but I do wish that you would stop advising tenants to stitch up Landlords.
Tenants' problems are not Landlords' responsibilities.
A section 21 is enough to show that the OP will be homeless and the council will sort it out. "
Well, - all I ever tell tenants on here are their legal rights and LLs legal rights - if you see this as "stitching up" a LL then you must have had some poor experiences.
"Tenants problems are not LLs responsibilites - who else other than the LL is responsible for evicting a tenant !!!
i am assuming that this LL's stated reason for wanting possession is the truth.
Many local authorities will NOT rehouse tenants until a Bailiffs warrant has been issued - i have personally seen this several times, and read it many times in various forums and magazines.
A friend of mine was offered an empty Shipping Container for his wife and 2 kids under 8 when they were repossessed
Local authorities will do any thing they can to avoid housing folks.0 -
Clutton, your intentions are honorable, but I do wish that you would stop advising tenants to stitch up Landlords.
Tenants' problems are not Landlords' responsibilities.
A section 21 is enough to show that the OP will be homeless and the council will sort it out.
The LL may be lying about why he needs to sell, but that is none of our business. If he canot afford the repayments, and the lender reposseses, the tenant will be out in a couple of months anyway....
..But who cares..the tenant gets rehoused..the LL is b.uggered for thousands.
A valid s21 is enough to show a tenant will be homeless but not necessarily enough to allow the council to sort it out. Many authorities find applicants intentionally homeless if they leave before the possession order is granted and others will insist on a bailiffs warrant so Clutton is doing tenants a favour by ensuring they are aware of the facts before they leave. ( Thank you Clutton)
If a tenant comes on this site and asks for advice they should hopefully get it, not given advice that may make their problems even worst.0 -
> my landlord is selling my flat as his father is seriously ill and he needs the cash to help look after him<
As the tenant, pray that dad passes away suddenly and you can stay on. It's an ill wind!0 -
Tassotti says
Well, - all I ever tell tenants on here are their legal rights and LLs legal rights - if you see this as "stitching up" a LL then you must have had some poor experiences.
i am assuming that this LL's stated reason for wanting possession is the truth.
Many local authorities will NOT rehouse tenants until a Bailiffs warrant has been issued - i have personally seen this several times, and read it many times in various forums and magazines.
Yes I have had one poor experience, as I know you have... The difference is that you 'manage' property for LLs and its not your 10K you are going to lose.
I am very doubtful as to whether you are a LL or just someone with a lot of time on thier hands, and reads a lot of forums/magazines!!
I do feel for the OP and have offered legitimate advice, but you feel the need to condemn LLs.
If the LL loses the property then the tenant is on the streets anyway...Seems like this is what you want ..dunno?
Tass0 -
amcluesent wrote: »As the tenant, pray that dad passes away suddenly and you can stay on. It's an ill wind!
HARSH!! Not necessary0 -
OP.
Assuming that you have an AST.
On the day of the court hearing for your eviction make sure that you are the first in the queue for the doors opening.
Ask to speak to the duty solicitor.
Have with you a financial statement showing that you will be able to pay your rent arrears at the rate of say £10 per month.
Be nice to the solicitor and judge.Living Sober.
Some methods A.A. members have used for not drinking.
"A simple book for complicated people"0 -
Have with you a financial statement showing that you will be able to pay your rent arrears at the rate of say £10 per month.
With at least 2 months rent arrears and a correctly served section 8, the tenant would be out. Simiarly with a correctly served section 21, which was why I was asking about deposit protection.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
Tassotti says
""Clutton, your intentions are honorable, but I do wish that you would stop advising tenants to stitch up Landlords.
Tenants' problems are not Landlords' responsibilities.
A section 21 is enough to show that the OP will be homeless and the council will sort it out. "
Well, - all I ever tell tenants on here are their legal rights and LLs legal rights - if you see this as "stitching up" a LL then you must have had some poor experiences.
"Tenants problems are not LLs responsibilites - who else other than the LL is responsible for evicting a tenant !!!
i am assuming that this LL's stated reason for wanting possession is the truth.
Many local authorities will NOT rehouse tenants until a Bailiffs warrant has been issued - i have personally seen this several times, and read it many times in various forums and magazines.
A friend of mine was offered an empty Shipping Container for his wife and 2 kids under 8 when they were repossessed
Local authorities will do any thing they can to avoid housing folks.
A SHIPPING CONTAINER?? Where in heck did they send them to?FREEDOM IS NOT FREE0 -
Pru - they had been repossessed by the High Court on Monday at noon and the court had to order them to leave by Tuesday at 2.00pm (1993) - judge said it was the worst case of harrassment by a Lender he had ever heard and he wished he could have given more time but legally could not . This poor guy knew nothing about his rights and he and his family slept on mates floors for several weeks till he got a rental and then when he asked the Benefits Agency for an emergency loan for a deposit they said that was not an emergency matter and said no ...........
Tass - that is a most unkind post -
i am a LL, having a substantial portfolio,
as well as managing for other LLs.
If you choose not to believe that - that is entirely your choice.
""you feel the need to condemn LLs."
i do indeed feel the need to condemn landlords who do not act within the law - as this one appears to be doing - they give the rest of us a bad name.0 -
OP.
As you already have an appointment with Shelter I suggest that you print this thread and take it with you.Living Sober.
Some methods A.A. members have used for not drinking.
"A simple book for complicated people"0
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