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Faced eviction, can't cope

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LoveMeBunnees · 01/11/2025 19:04

After 26 yrs, my private landlord wants me out few days before xmas (Section 21 issued 22nd October). I have pets since I cannot have children. I don't have anywhere else to go & my elderly parents don't have room cos they sleep separately in their 2 bed house. C.A.B told me to stay put & landlord has to go court to get an order which could take months. But I'm scared of bailiffs knocking on my door even if I've been paying rent every month without fail, not one month was late/missing. Trouble is, I've stripped most wallpaper off in every room, got new stuff, new flooring, new wallpaper, paint, carpet for stairs - all ready to put down after New Year, most rooms are a mess with everything getting moved around. I don't know where to start to get sorted & leave my home, the list is long & horrendous. I don't have any friends, I'm the only child & can't ask my parents as they're in their 80's (I'm 53). Where do I start, what should I do to get moving along? Thought of moving is filling me with dread. Any info please. I'm getting rid of stuff to charity shops so that's for starters.

OP posts:
IsEveryUserNameBloodyTaken · 03/11/2025 15:58

newchapternewday · 02/11/2025 17:57

Except the landlord who might have their own circumstances to consider (sickness, homelessness themselves, mortgages to pay) - but F them right?

The landlord is running a business.
Contract law comes into play and the landlord must abide by the law.

Hoppinggreen · 03/11/2025 16:16

BruFord · 03/11/2025 15:44

@Hoppinggreen Thanks for the explanation. I had no idea that a tenant could replace flooring and strip wallpaper without speaking to the landlord, I just assumed that you had to get their permission before doing that.

If the landlord didn’t know that the work was in progress, I suppose that the OP will just have to let them know now and return the materials so she’s not even more out of pocket. What a mess.

Well the Tenant should get permission really for any changes

Pirating55 · 03/11/2025 16:22

IsEveryUserNameBloodyTaken · 03/11/2025 15:47

No they do not have to leave until a court instructs or the tenant wishes to leave.
Stop giving out duff information.

Get your facts right first. They DO have to leave

Notmymarmosets · 03/11/2025 16:26

Move out before it goes to court.
If you let it get to that stage you will never be able to have a private rental again and will be reliant on the council. Of course that means you will be in a HMO and you won't be able to have your animals. Private landlords are like gold dust so you need to have an impeccable reference if you want to stand out from the crowd. If you have ever been evicted you are buggered. My first step would be to ask the current LL if he knows of any other vacancies amongst other landlords he could recommend.

NConthe · 03/11/2025 16:30

Notmymarmosets · 03/11/2025 16:26

Move out before it goes to court.
If you let it get to that stage you will never be able to have a private rental again and will be reliant on the council. Of course that means you will be in a HMO and you won't be able to have your animals. Private landlords are like gold dust so you need to have an impeccable reference if you want to stand out from the crowd. If you have ever been evicted you are buggered. My first step would be to ask the current LL if he knows of any other vacancies amongst other landlords he could recommend.

Absolutely. It’s all very well posters banging on about not leaving and “get your facts right” but the fact of the matter is there are going to be less private rentals available and waiting for the court to evict you is just crazy.

EasternStandard · 03/11/2025 16:42

Notmymarmosets · 03/11/2025 16:26

Move out before it goes to court.
If you let it get to that stage you will never be able to have a private rental again and will be reliant on the council. Of course that means you will be in a HMO and you won't be able to have your animals. Private landlords are like gold dust so you need to have an impeccable reference if you want to stand out from the crowd. If you have ever been evicted you are buggered. My first step would be to ask the current LL if he knows of any other vacancies amongst other landlords he could recommend.

Op why wouldn’t you move to another private rental? I may have missed it, Ik you’ve been were you are for a very long time so it’s hard.

IsEveryUserNameBloodyTaken · 03/11/2025 17:15

Pirating55 · 03/11/2025 16:22

Get your facts right first. They DO have to leave

What part of the law that only a court or a tenant can end the contract do you not understand.
I suggest you look at the regulations surrounding this before writing your incorrect thoughts which have no basis in law, where others can see your ignorance.

Pirating55 · 03/11/2025 17:49

IsEveryUserNameBloodyTaken · 03/11/2025 17:15

What part of the law that only a court or a tenant can end the contract do you not understand.
I suggest you look at the regulations surrounding this before writing your incorrect thoughts which have no basis in law, where others can see your ignorance.

Please look on the law of notice served!! She's been given notice as the landlord wants THEIR house back. It's gone through the correct channels. She needs to find a place to live. End of.

IsEveryUserNameBloodyTaken · 03/11/2025 17:57

Pirating55 · 03/11/2025 17:49

Please look on the law of notice served!! She's been given notice as the landlord wants THEIR house back. It's gone through the correct channels. She needs to find a place to live. End of.

You do not understand that that does not end the tenancy, don’t you.
No obviously you don’t as you would not be writing incorrect information.
Whilst it is not important how much of an ignoramus you want to show yourself as, it is important that others are not misguided by your false ideas.
Go and look up the laws surrounding this before wasting your time with lies.

Pirating55 · 03/11/2025 18:01

IsEveryUserNameBloodyTaken · 03/11/2025 17:57

You do not understand that that does not end the tenancy, don’t you.
No obviously you don’t as you would not be writing incorrect information.
Whilst it is not important how much of an ignoramus you want to show yourself as, it is important that others are not misguided by your false ideas.
Go and look up the laws surrounding this before wasting your time with lies.

Tonight....go and educate yourself hun. Please for the same of your future kids aha hahaha

kittywittyandpretty · 03/11/2025 18:05

So many weirdos on this site at the moment

BruFord · 03/11/2025 18:18

@IsEveryUserNameBloodyTaken

The real question for the OP is whether it’s in her best interests to stay in the property until bailiffs are instructed. Right now, she’s presumably got at least 26 years of being a good tenant, which is valuable in a v. tight rental market.

With pets to house, the OP is also going to want a property that’s suitable for them-an elderly dog that needs to go out regularly wouldn’t do well in a third-floor flat, for example. Gaining a few months before being evicted by bailiffs may not be the best option unless the council can provide a suitable property for her pets.

M

TheBlueHotel · 03/11/2025 18:18

Pirating55 · 03/11/2025 17:49

Please look on the law of notice served!! She's been given notice as the landlord wants THEIR house back. It's gone through the correct channels. She needs to find a place to live. End of.

No 😆

IsEveryUserNameBloodyTaken · 03/11/2025 18:55

Pirating55 · 03/11/2025 18:01

Tonight....go and educate yourself hun. Please for the same of your future kids aha hahaha

Absolutely hilarious, but then I do find those who tell others to educate themselves spellbindingly loud and wrong, ie totally unaware of anything other than their own blind ignorance rather than facts.
But please do enlighten us with your knowledge, it’s fascinating how proud and stupid one person can be at the same time.
Don’t bother looking at anything regarding tenancy and landlord law as I doubt you would understand it.

kittywittyandpretty · 03/11/2025 18:55

If yhe OP is over 55 they have a very good chance of getting a council property.
And never having to move again, thsts worth more than some crappy reference

IsEveryUserNameBloodyTaken · 03/11/2025 18:58

BruFord · 03/11/2025 18:18

@IsEveryUserNameBloodyTaken

The real question for the OP is whether it’s in her best interests to stay in the property until bailiffs are instructed. Right now, she’s presumably got at least 26 years of being a good tenant, which is valuable in a v. tight rental market.

With pets to house, the OP is also going to want a property that’s suitable for them-an elderly dog that needs to go out regularly wouldn’t do well in a third-floor flat, for example. Gaining a few months before being evicted by bailiffs may not be the best option unless the council can provide a suitable property for her pets.

M

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Oh I totally agree with you that that would be the right course of action.
It just astonishes me when people quote incorrect opinions and claim they are facts when they haven’t got a clue.

IsEveryUserNameBloodyTaken · 03/11/2025 19:01

kittywittyandpretty · 03/11/2025 18:55

If yhe OP is over 55 they have a very good chance of getting a council property.
And never having to move again, thsts worth more than some crappy reference

Yes that would be a wise move to look into “over 55” housing if available in her area.

Pirating55 · 03/11/2025 19:20

IsEveryUserNameBloodyTaken · 03/11/2025 18:55

Absolutely hilarious, but then I do find those who tell others to educate themselves spellbindingly loud and wrong, ie totally unaware of anything other than their own blind ignorance rather than facts.
But please do enlighten us with your knowledge, it’s fascinating how proud and stupid one person can be at the same time.
Don’t bother looking at anything regarding tenancy and landlord law as I doubt you would understand it.

Please go away and have a think about everything hun. End of.

Hoppinggreen · 03/11/2025 19:20

Pirating55 · 03/11/2025 18:01

Tonight....go and educate yourself hun. Please for the same of your future kids aha hahaha

Rude, and quite weird

Pirating55 · 03/11/2025 19:21

TheBlueHotel · 03/11/2025 18:18

No 😆

Yes

NConthe · 03/11/2025 19:28

IsEveryUserNameBloodyTaken · 03/11/2025 19:01

Yes that would be a wise move to look into “over 55” housing if available in her area.

She’s 53

IsEveryUserNameBloodyTaken · 03/11/2025 19:30

Pirating55 · 03/11/2025 19:20

Please go away and have a think about everything hun. End of.

Bless your sweet heart.
I do find those who are a bit “special” entertaining.
Ignorance is bliss so they say.
I thank you for providing quality entertainment “innit”.

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