Got possession order just over 2 weeks ago using Section 8 rent arrears.
My solicitor (who just passed away yesterday) negotiated return of keys which tenant subsequently delayed on a number of occassions. Tenant eventually returned keys to estate agent office today however did not want to come inside the office to sign anything due to covid. They said they had still left possessions inside and 'may or may not come back to pick up'. Said possessions are supposedly some cutlery in the kitchen, some white goods 'which they didnt need and I could whatever I wanted with them', and a 'sign' in the garage (which has never been locked)
I have not spoken to tenant since end of September, my solicitor was dealing with them until last week, after which I got the estate agent involved.
Is the tenancy considered surrendered?
What do I do about the possessions?
Is it safe to change the locks?
Is this a trap for grounds of illegal eviction?
My solicitor (who just passed away yesterday) negotiated return of keys which tenant subsequently delayed on a number of occassions. Tenant eventually returned keys to estate agent office today however did not want to come inside the office to sign anything due to covid. They said they had still left possessions inside and 'may or may not come back to pick up'. Said possessions are supposedly some cutlery in the kitchen, some white goods 'which they didnt need and I could whatever I wanted with them', and a 'sign' in the garage (which has never been locked)
I have not spoken to tenant since end of September, my solicitor was dealing with them until last week, after which I got the estate agent involved.
Is the tenancy considered surrendered?
What do I do about the possessions?
Is it safe to change the locks?
Is this a trap for grounds of illegal eviction?
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