Having phoned they've said its due to the landlord having not paid his mortgage. The landlord had said to ignore the letter and is demanding his rent. I've no money and no where to go.
Do I have any legal rights. Can they really change the locks and remove my property and leave me homeless?
2007-11-11 01:17:04 · 15 answers · asked by Missy Me 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
It sounds like you have no choice. Get all your bits packed up and as much in storage (at friends) as possible.
Do not pay the Landlord anything. I suspect he has known about this for a while and probably legally should have informed you.
I would advise CAB but think you would be better going to the local Council to arrange emergency housing. They should give you this the day you get evicted which clearly could be soon.
Also I believe a bailiff cannot enter the property without your consent so would not be within the law to come into the property and remove your belongings.
Check the website below as it has lots of info on the rights of tenants.
2007-11-11 06:43:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key here is the letter came from the baliff, who is an officer of the court. This has nothing to do with your landlord anymore. I would take this seriously. Yes, the court can remove your belongings. It will take more than 7 days for the landlord to evict you, so I definitely would NOT pay him, pack your stuff (be ready to move on a moments notice) and wait out the 7 days, or just move on.
2007-11-11 01:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by maplewoodjoe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where are you?
legal rights are different in different countries and places [states or provinces].
and you'd best google your local laws or get proper advice [solicitor or attorney] ASAP. In some jurisdictions, if you pay the landlord and he loses the property, you will still be evicted by the mortgage holder and you'll have to sue the landlord for your rent back [GL on that since he's obviously broke]. In others if you don't pay the landlord, he can evict you [but the mortgage holder can't].
Find the law in your area soonest.
2007-11-11 01:33:03 · answer #3 · answered by Spock (rhp) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the UK, get down to see your citizens advice bureau as soon as possible, they can get to the bottom of all this for you and discover what your rights are, they may also be able to help to insure that you aren't made homeless.
If you're a legal tenant you become the tenant of any new owner, and nobody can be evicted from a property without a court order.
2007-11-11 01:22:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to citizens advice immediately!!!! they will be able to help you and give you advice!! you should have a contract with the landlord, if you do take that with you aswell!!! do not ignore this letter - you dont wanna go out one day and come back to find your personal belongings on the pavement and the locks changed!!! your landlord is in the wrong to even suggest this and should sort out this mess instead of ignoring it!!
hope everything gets sorted soon!!
2007-11-11 01:28:15 · answer #5 · answered by alie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
endure in innovations the bailiff has no precise of get admission to ( different than in circumstances following VAT evasion or the like ) so the 1st element is you purely do no longer invite him in or permit him get a foot interior the door. If he enters with out permission, you could call the police. inspite of the undeniable fact that ... you could desire to take different safeguards ... do no longer go away a window or door open the place they could legally enter with out stress ... do no longer go away belongings outdoors, like a motor vehicle or a motorbike that they could perceive. And no they can not destrain upon products belonging to somebody else ... bailiffs could desire to be precise in figuring out products belonging to the debtor. And endure in innovations, bailiffs make their funds from expenditures for fairly calling so which you will nevertheless be properly recommended to barter the debt quicker or later, assuming that's due and payable.
2016-11-11 03:20:04 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just went through the samre thing 6 months ago and I was forced to move. You have more time then 7 days, but start checking all your options. I had to move clear across the state of Washington to be able to afford a new place on my income. But it was a nice change. I feel God had something to do with.
2007-11-11 01:23:01 · answer #7 · answered by Summer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did your landlord give you a rent book? This may help if you take it with you when you visit the CAB, but you need to act swiftly.
Regards Jo.
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2007-11-11 01:23:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go straight to your local Citizens Advice Bureau, they should be able to help. I would also go to your local council housing department or housing association as well.
2007-11-11 01:26:09 · answer #9 · answered by puffin57 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did you receive a letter or a Court Order.....big difference....a letter has no legal standing....a court order does.
If you have not violated the terms of YOUR lease.....the lender gets the house AND the tenant w/ a valid lease.
2007-11-11 16:42:28 · answer #10 · answered by Paula M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋