I previously had a section 8 for rent arrears on my tenant in October, due to an illness I was unable to attend court, the tenant didn't either. Substantial rent arrears but since November I have had 2 bi-monthly payments so along with housing benefit the rent is covered but nothing for the arrears.
I had booked the annual landlord gas safety check for January 17th which the tenant was informed about. I also received a message Wednesday evening complaining of damp in the bathroom which has caused mould in the main bedroom. This was unknown to me but straight away arranged for engineer to check for any leeks which could cause this on the same day as the safety check
Tenant stated they knew nothing of the booked apps's even though I have the text message which I sent and tenant replied to so I know they had read it. Tenant said they are unable to be available that date so I said I could arrange to let the engineer in . I have heard nothing at this point.
Tenant also informs me that due to this damp, her partner who I didn't know was co habitant couldn't have his children to stay due to the poor condition of the bathroom. I hadn't agreed to this co habitation and I feel that since a few token payments have been made then they are demanding problems to be solved but making it very difficult to gain access.
I am happy to sort this problem out but I don't believe it to be a leak which they have said has been ongoing for the past 18 months . I think what may be happening is that the skylight is never open during showering and also the drying of washing indoors by hanging on door frames... I could be wrong.
I really have had enough now and want to go back to court for the arrears issued on the original section 8 hearing.
Due to the fact I couldn't attend ( I must add I live a long way from the property and the court dealing with the claim ) the last hearing the order of the court was This matter is adjourned gererally with liberty to restore (and the claim be strcuk out if no request to restore isreceived by 31 October 2017). ( not my spelling mistake I copied and pasted the ruling !!
How do I go back to court now and as I will be able to attend I need the tenants to leave the property as access is just so difficult and the arrears will never be paid .
A bit long winded so apologies
I had booked the annual landlord gas safety check for January 17th which the tenant was informed about. I also received a message Wednesday evening complaining of damp in the bathroom which has caused mould in the main bedroom. This was unknown to me but straight away arranged for engineer to check for any leeks which could cause this on the same day as the safety check
Tenant stated they knew nothing of the booked apps's even though I have the text message which I sent and tenant replied to so I know they had read it. Tenant said they are unable to be available that date so I said I could arrange to let the engineer in . I have heard nothing at this point.
Tenant also informs me that due to this damp, her partner who I didn't know was co habitant couldn't have his children to stay due to the poor condition of the bathroom. I hadn't agreed to this co habitation and I feel that since a few token payments have been made then they are demanding problems to be solved but making it very difficult to gain access.
I am happy to sort this problem out but I don't believe it to be a leak which they have said has been ongoing for the past 18 months . I think what may be happening is that the skylight is never open during showering and also the drying of washing indoors by hanging on door frames... I could be wrong.
I really have had enough now and want to go back to court for the arrears issued on the original section 8 hearing.
Due to the fact I couldn't attend ( I must add I live a long way from the property and the court dealing with the claim ) the last hearing the order of the court was This matter is adjourned gererally with liberty to restore (and the claim be strcuk out if no request to restore isreceived by 31 October 2017). ( not my spelling mistake I copied and pasted the ruling !!
How do I go back to court now and as I will be able to attend I need the tenants to leave the property as access is just so difficult and the arrears will never be paid .
A bit long winded so apologies