Tenant in arrears - what to do?

[philv]

Tenant continually late.

Rent due by 5th.

Janauarys and thisnmonths rent have notbbeen paid.

How should i proceed?

I would like tonwake thevtenant up a bit as i think hes just taking the mick with his prioroties.

So what should i do now legally now to get him to wake up, and start he legal process if no rent does come through?

Cheers

[Countdown]

If he's two months late with the rent you can issue a Section 8 notice to quit.

http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/content/section-8-pr...

Just bear in mind that you might have to go through th courts and then bailiffs in order to get him out.

[santona1937]

Have you asked the tenant why he is always late?

[Eric Mc]

Why would that be of use?

[sunoco69]

Oh dear, the touchy feely brigade are in! Why not ask him if his boots fit and is his mail getting through! Or if his mum still loves him.

[MitchT]

That's pretty poor form. Have his payments previously been on time, and how is he paying? I'm a tenant and I pay by standing order because, frankly, I'd find it a pain in the arse to have to make the payment manually each time and I'd probably forget and end up being a few days late each time, probably needing a kick more often than not. I see that this is a completely different situation though.

[philv]

Its ok now - just paid.

Can anyone recommend a standard contract i can download?

I looked at the one i use, and it isnt particularly good,

It doesnt say anything about the tenant agreeing to vacate immediately/give me right of entry/posession if rent late etc.

The tenant just seems to be tardy, but at next renewal i want to have a contract that protects me more.

[cold thursday]

philv said:

I looked at the one i use, and it isnt particularly good,

It doesnt say anything about the tenant agreeing to vacate immediately/give me right of entry/posession if rent late etc.

You're kidding right ?

[philv]

I take it its not possible to have that and not that simpke?!

I will be taking out the neccesary landlord insurance next time.
Removes the stress

[Eric Mc]

Have you researched the legislation covering landlords and tenants?

[B17NNS]

philv said:

It doesnt say anything about the tenant agreeing to vacate immediately/give me right of entry/posession if rent late etc.

[sunoco69]

philv said:

I looked at the one i use, and it isnt particularly good,

It doesnt say anything about the tenant agreeing to vacate immediately/give me right of entry/posession if rent late etc.

Are you sure you really want to be a landlord? I am not convinced you have thought this through mate.

[98elise]

You sound like you don't have a lot of experience at being a landlord. Have you protected their deposit (in an approved scheme) and does your property have a gas cert. If not you could find yourself liable for some big costs if it ever gets legal.

[KrazyIvan]

98elise said:

You sound like you don't have a lot of experience at being a landlord. Have you protected their deposit (in an approved scheme) and does your property have a gas cert. If not you could find yourself liable for some big costs if it ever gets legal.

Fiver says that that is the end of this thread......

[eldar]

98elise said:

You sound like you don't have a lot of experience at being a landlord. Have you protected their deposit (in an approved scheme) and does your property have a gas cert. If not you could find yourself liable for some big costs if it ever gets legal.

And the nice taxman, of course. Plus insurance, mortgage and the fire labels on the furniture.

[cold thursday]

Serious Question for the OP
How do you get/decide to be a landlord without knowing some of this stuff ?

[Sir Bagalot]

OP. Could I strongly suggest you join a landlords association. NLA or RLA.

With all due respect you don't know a lot about being a landlord so you need to start learning. And quick.

[dazwalsh]

"It doesnt say anything about the tenant agreeing to vacate immediately/give me right of entry/posession if rent late etc"

haha that made me chuckle. If only it were that easy.

[GG89]

Has the tenant saw a weakness and taken the "landlord" on a merry waltz?

[Simpo Two]

Quite. A week becomes two becomes three becomes a month becomes two months becomes never. The more slack you give the more they will take. Whatever you do, stamp it out now.