Are bailiffs actually carrying out evictions now?

[nehaven]

Reputedly they can - but is it happening? Are tenants just claiming Covid for more time?

Case has gone through court, and today 21 Jan is day due to give up possession but not sign of them moving! No argument from their side - just not paying, didn't show up in court and totally non-communicative.

As more than 6 months rent arrears the eviction ban shouldn't stop bailiffs - but I've got a feeling it's not going to be easy to kick them out still!

Any practical experience much appreciated...

Thanks

[KTC]

It needs to be a possession order originated from a s8 notice, not a s21 for someone who just happens to have more than 6 months unpaid. From another poster here, the bailiffs/HCEOs is asking for the possession order to explicitly state that the court is satisfy that the arrears is more than six months rent. If you have a possession order from a s8 without those wordings, you can try get the court to amend it or make a new order.

[nehaven]

Yes it is a s8 order.

On speaking to my solicitor, despite the hearing being over 2 weeks ago, the courts have not processed it yet as they as so behind with the admin!

How frustrating!