Deliberately homeless?

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I'm progressing with the S21 tomorrow. It's been just over 2 months since I issued it. The T hasn't complained to the council, so I should be ok....

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jpkeates i thought it might be subjective. There was only so much I could do for this family, but now T is taking the p and trying to play the 'I'm a poor single mother, surely you won't evict me?' card.

leaseholder64, I issued the S21 and S8 about 2 months ago and she convinced the...

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My tenant is a single mother of 3 children, unemployed. She's been my T for around 8 years. Partner left earlier this year.

The house and garden are in a state of disrepair. I served S8 and S21 and T said she would make the repairs, however 2 months on and nothing has been done so I'm...

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I would contact the owners and let them know.

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AndrewDod: I think you raise a good point, but the tenant isn't going to be able to defend himself (unless he has had his post forwarded) so the OP would get the judgment in his favour. Actually getting the money might be a problem though, unless OP knows where the T works and if he does then maybe...

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I would send them 2 letters requesting payment in full within 14 days. Send to their last known address - one copy from one PO and the other copy from 2nd PO. Get certs of postage. After the 14 days send another 2 letters giving a further 7 days to clear the debt and state that after that no further...

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Update: I issued a MCOL and at the last minute T disputed it. He then asked to go for mediation then changed his mind. It went to court, he didn't turn up and I was awarded most of what I asked for, still a substantial amount (just under £3k). He's not paid so I've instigated an attachment of earnings...