What notices do you serve on my tenant?
(Step 1)
We can serve many types of notices, the most common are.
1. Section 8 notice - a notice that tells the tenant he has 14 days to
pay his rent or claim under grounds for nuisance, noise or breach of tenancy.
2. Section 21 notice - this is a two-month notice that tells the tenant
you are ending his agreement.
How long does it take to get the tenant
into court? (Step2)
Normally it will take 6-10 weeks to get the court order, London courts
can sometimes take a little longer.
What do I do on the day of my court hearing?
We will inform you who the name of your advocate is and you will meet
them at the court. Please bring your file of papers to the court with
a stamped tenancy agreement and an up to date schedule of exactly how
much rent you are owed.
What happens if my tenant doesn’t turn up
at court?
The judge should award you an order in their absence.
What happens if my tenant does turn up
at court?
This may mean that your tenant is putting in some form of defence, and
the case may be adjourned for about a month. If the case is defended,
you will have to pay £500.00 on account to our lawyers who will deal with
the defence and provide another barrister for a new hearing date.
What happens once I get a court order?
The tenant should leave by the date set by the court (normally 14 days)
if not we need to go to step 3 and apply for the bailiff.
How long does it take to get a bailiff?
(Step3)
Normally it will take 6-10 weeks to get the bailiff to the property,
you can only use the court bailiff (sometimes London courts can take a
little longer).
What do I do on the day of my bailiff date?
We advise you to get to the property at least 30 minutes before the time
set by the bailiff, try and get a locksmith to meet you there to change
the locks.
What about all the money I am owed can I
recover it?
This depends on whether the tenant has any money or not. If the tenant
is claiming housing benefit, it is very unlikely you will receive any
money. If you think your tenants have money we can pass your details onto
our debt collectors who may be able to track the tenant and collect the
debt, there are more costs involved for this.
Do I need to pay stamp duty on my tenancy
agreement?
If the rental income on your tenancy agreement is more than £5000.00 and
began before December 2003, you are liable for government stamp duty.
Please call 0845 603 0135 and they will tell you the amount due. You can
also file stamp duty online, click
here for more information.
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