Unable to pay the rent

Unfortunately for some private tenants who find themselves in the position of not being able to pay the rent as a result of serious debt problems there is the possibility of eviction or other sanctions that could be imposed by private landlords. Housing associations and councils will usually assist and often explain their policy towards non payment of the rent at the outset of the tenancy.

If you are a tenant who privately rents and falls into arrears, it is worth knowing that landlords are unable to repossess a home unless they have a court order. However, there is a procedure available to landlords known as “Distraint” which allows the landlord to send in a bailiff to take your personal possessions and sell them in order to pay the rent. It is worth knowing that this action is only permitted if the landlord obtains permission from the court.

Help is at hand for tenants in this situation or who are threatened with home eviction, or the bailiffs in the form of the National Debt Line where a useful leaflet is available. Tenants can also phone for immediate advice and find out information on council re-housing policy should they become homeless.

Please Note! YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LOAN SECURED ON IT. ALL SECURED OR UNSECURED LOANS ARE SUBJECT TO STATUS. SECURED LOANS ARE SECURED ON PROPERTY.

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