What can you do if your tenant owes rent?
If a tenant fails to pay their rent and/or fails to reach an an agreement with their landlord, a claim can be issued against them for the outstanding debt. A letter before action is usually served on the tenant advising that in the event that the rent arrears are not paid in full or a repayment is reached, a claim will be issued. If successful against the tenant, a landlord would obtain a County Court Judgment (“CCJ”) for the arrears. Once a CCJ is obtained against the tenant (and the guarantor if there is one) you can consider methods of enforcement.
Court proceedings to obtain a CCJ against a tenant can be complex, especially if the tenant has a defence or counterclaim. Failure to comply with court directions can cause several months of unwelcome delays to the claims process. Our team of legal professionals can assist you in obtaining a CCJ as quickly and efficiently as possible to attempt to recover your rent arrears without delay.