How can I collect rent arrears from a benefits tenant who has left?

[flyingfreehold]

I would like some of what he's been smoking. I agree its a very unsatisfactory state of affairs but there's no point spending a pound in the hope of earning ten bob (ie don't throw good money after bad).

Letting houses to the local authority itself results in a somewhat lower rental income and a lot of wear and tear to the decor as they put in people who have no respect for your property but once the local authority have signed under a private sector lease the money is as good as in your Bank. Different issues, but incomparably better covenant to pay the rent.

[islandgirl]

Charging order? Magistrates court? Now we know this is a fake problem. I shall enjoy details of the ficticious hearing and OPs undoubted victory!

[hybrice]

Charging order is for Property, not money/benefits, and Civil issues are dealt with in a county court. I call troll on the OP. Admin, please consider closing this thread.

[islandgirl]

As I said.
But to close it would deprive us of the entertainment of the OP winning his case so I say buy popcorn.

[DanielM]

I just wish Paxlo was my landlord. Whilst I whole heartedly agree it's not good to get into rent arrears, I smell a strong backstory in the narrative laid down so far. I would love to play the role of the "disgusting, benefits-scrounging tenant" he portrays and to face Paxlo in Court with his grandiose ideas and personal vendetta.

[Claymore]

Paxlo just has to be a troll. I've never read such nonsense!

[nukecad]

I don't think so, I think he's a genuine angry person.
In my experience as a forum moderator a troll does not suddenly go quiet like the OP has here; their fun comes from winding people up.

I do begin to understand why a disabled tenant decides to move out, and to another part of the country.
(Where it's harder to come round and harass/threaten him?)

Let's face it a disabled person on benefits as their only income would have struggled to get another private rental, and would be unlikely to get a social rental in another part of the country unless they have family ties there.