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I'm convinced that my tenant is dead - but how do I prove it?
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Originally posted by hybrice View PostIf it is causing you great concern then issue a S21 notice. Remember that possession orders apply to the tenant (AND ALL OTHER OCCUPIERS). The only Defence they could make would be to come forward and say the family member has passed, and you'd then deal with that in Court rather than guessing. And if they have no evidence of instructing you that's the case, I don't really see how they'd succeed - your solicitor would likely argue that the papers were still served and received by the family who inherited occupancy.
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Originally posted by tired old chap View Post
Yep, although I'm not mad keen on an S21, given the 6 month notice period, backlog of court cases and an open-ended ban on enforcing possession orders. Serving that could start an odyssey lasting over a year and once prompted by such a thing could simply decide to sit tight and no longer pay.
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I think your quickest route is to get in touch with Adult Safeguarding at the council where she lives (or lived). Tell them you are concerned for her welfare and they will look into it urgently. They will be able to check with care homes, the registrar and other agencies very promptly.
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If the old lady is in hospital with dementia she could be there for a long time ie months and months. This happened to my Mum. In the meantime we got Power of Attorney for finances and health.
I would ask the family which hospital she is in , so you can visit her, and if they are applying for powers of attorney, and follow Twohoots suggestion, above.
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Originally posted by Twohoots View PostI think your quickest route is to get in touch with Adult Safeguarding at the council where she lives (or lived). Tell them you are concerned for her welfare and they will look into it urgently. They will be able to check with care homes, the registrar and other agencies very promptly.
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Originally posted by Berlingogirl View PostIf the old lady is in hospital with dementia she could be there for a long time ie months and months. This happened to my Mum. In the meantime we got Power of Attorney for finances and health.
I would ask the family which hospital she is in , so you can visit her, and if they are applying for powers of attorney, and follow Twohoots suggestion, above.
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Originally posted by tired old chap View Post
That's interesting thank you. May I ask why they kept her in a hospital (with all the attendant risks to the elderly of picking up infections etc.) rather than a home?
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Originally posted by flyingfreehold View PostServe notice so as to put the rent up sharply in a couple of months time, if the tenancy is now periodic and these people are holding over under it; should elicit a reply
When I post, I am expressing an opinion - feel free to disagree, I have been wrong before.
Please don't act on my suggestions without checking with a grown-up (ideally some kind of expert).
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