With the long-anticipated abolition of Section 21 now making its way through Parliament as part of the Renters’ Rights Bill, we understand many landlords are feeling uneasy about what this means for their ability to regain possession of their rental properties.
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What to do if your tenant isn’t paying the rent.
It is the situation that gives landlords the most sleepless nights: a tenant can’t pay, refuses to pay or simply chooses not to pay all or some of the rent, either temporarily or permanently. This is often – although not always – coupled with increased communication issues, or maybe not being able to get hold of the tenant at all. This very much compounds the level of stress for the landlord.
So what can be done when a tenant falls into arrears and how should a landlord approach the situation?
Here are some of the key steps you must take.
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