Seeking repossession under section 8

Johnappleseed

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Seeking repossession under section 8

29-12-2018, 15:40 PM

My tenant owes me three months rent. The section 8 notice has now expired so I can apply to the court for repossession order. However I have never done this before. I’m wondering if I should use a solicitor who charges £795 but that includes the court fees, or if I’m as well doing it myself.

Thanks for any advice.
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rgphilli

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29-12-2018, 21:34 PM

Do you have legal cover on your insurance? This may include it

were going through the same thing. I’d be honest IMO I’d have a professional do it. After looking at threads and posts, if you mess the slightest thing up it could all go to waste and you’d have to start all over again
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JK0

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29-12-2018, 22:52 PM

Go with s21 IIWY. They are not so easily defended.
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Seeking repossession under section 8

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