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Tenant disaster. Any ideas?

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CalliopeTorres · 28/09/2015 16:39

I've had a few threads about my shitty tenant and the best way to approach things and you've all been great but things have come to a bit of a head and any further advice would be appreciated. It appears tenant has been arrested for breaking and entering a building on the same street? Afaik he has been bailed to a different address. I went past the property today after being unable to contact him and noticed a broken window at the back of the property. I eventually contacted him, he told me another story why he wasn't in the property and he said he was unaware that there was a broken window however he said I may access the property to make it secure. I have done this. I have also contacted the police on 101 and they said he will not be returning to the property and I should give him 2 weeks to collect his stuff or dispose of it and I'd be within my rights to do so. That's not correct is it? I want him out but I want him out by the book. He's ruined the property and the area by the sounds of things (neighbour had plenty to say on the subject).

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onebrokegirl · 29/09/2015 23:09

Please check regarding non-protection of the deposit. I believe you need to hand back the deposit before you can serve a valid S21 notice if you did not protect it and serve the prescribed information within 30 days of the start of the tenancy. Protecting it now will not make your S21 valid, so better off just giving the £180 back (as much as you may not want to - but it's more important to get this guy out legally).

Want2bSupermum · 30/09/2015 00:11

You only need to use the deposit protection scheme if you keep the deposit. I cash the cheque and once it has cleared cut them a cheque or electronically transfer the funds. I had a very bad experience with the scheme where my tenant wasn't repaid despite numerous calls from both her and me. Never again.

Want2bSupermum · 30/09/2015 00:14

OP - if you can't cut him a cheque see if you have his banking details from an electronic transfer to your account. I think you are better doing an electronic transfer with a troublesome tenant you want to evict. Instant proof you have repaid it in full.

CalliopeTorres · 30/09/2015 07:15

I'd be happy to give him the £180 if it meant he would leave, it really would be a small price to pay.

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