Renters Rights

09/01/2021

Important information for tenants with rent arrears! Yesterday, the government extended the ban on evictions being carried out in England to 22nd February 2021. This is obviously a necessary step to protect tenants suffering financial hardship as a result of Covid-19 issues. However, and this is really, really important for tenants to be aware of, what the government has added in with this extension is a change to say that rent arrears that have accrued during the period of Covid-19 lockdown/tiers/furlough/job losses etc. since 23rd March 2020 can now count towards the level of rent arrears that means evictions can take place. Before the change yesterday, an eviction could not take place unless the rent arrears figure was equivalent to 9 months' rent or more, and all of this rent arrears related to periods before 23rd March 2020. Clearly, this is bad news for tenants with rent arrears due to the Covid-19 period. If you are such a tenant, you must seek advice straight away. Lots of landlords will be encouraged by this change to try to force tenants out of their homes. If your landlord wants you out, contact us straight away at Renters Rights on 0151 347 8764 or message us on FB for free initial advice and assistance. Don't delay, your landlords won't!

08/01/2021

Important Information for Tenants! The government has just extended the ban on evictions being carried out for a further 6 weeks from 11th January 2021. This means that there will be almost no evictions until at least 22nd February 2021. Whilst this is clearly good news and makes a lot of sense in light of the new lockdown restrictions, there is nothing to stop landlords serving notices on tenants saying they must vacate their property. If you, or anyone you know, has received a notice from their landlord or agent saying they must leave their home, please get in touch with us straight away. We will review the notice you have received and give you free, impartial initial advice. Call us on 0151 347 8764, email us at [email protected] or message us on FB. Thanks.

04/01/2021

With the suggestion today that all of England will be going into Tier 4 restrictions from later this week, tenants need to be fully aware of what the current regulations are for landlords wanting to get tenants out of their homes. Since the Covid-19 regulations came into force in March 2020 there have been many changes to the usual requirements for landlords seeking to recover possession of their properties. If you are a tenant, or know a tenant, who is worrying about the situation you are in (or think you might find yourself in) you need to contact Renters Rights straight away. We will review your current position for free and will set out various options for you going forward. Remember, you need to independently verify whatever your landlord or agent tells you before you act. Message us on FB, email us at [email protected], have a look at our website www.rentersrights.co.uk or call us on 0151 347 8764 for some free advice. Thanks, Duncan at Renters Rights.

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14/10/2020

We are seeing many landlords and managing agents taking formal steps at court to evict their tenants now. And we are seeing many landlords and managing agents who are not complying with the regulations and legislation that they are required to when seeking possession. These issues are very complicated and all tenants, whatever your position, should seek advice about any court papers that have been received. And this advice must be sought urgently. At Renters Rights, we provide this review and initial advice free of any charge. Spread the word far and wide. Many tenants are under attack now, and it will only get worse. Call us on 0151 347 8764,email us at [email protected] or message us on FB. Thanks.

07/10/2020

We are seeing that possession claim forms are now starting to hit after the stay on proceedings came to an end 2 weeks ago. If you receive a claim form for possession get in touch with us straight away. More importantly, if you receive a section 8 or a section 21 notice, or if you received one of those from your landlord before or during lockdown, get in touch with us now. We can review your position and tell you where you stand. Call us on 0151 347 8764, email us at [email protected], comment here or message us on FB. Thanks.

06/10/2020

Tenants! You must read this! Landlords, who have had the upper hand over tenants for over 1,000 years, are now calling their tenants thieves! Honestly! A landlord petition has been started saying that any tenant who is more than 2 weeks in arrears on their rent should be evicted. This is a petition on the UK Government and Parliament website and states "You can't go into a supermarket and steal your weeks groceries ... Not paying rent is also theft with the Landlord being the victim". In just over 1 week, almost 3,500 landlords have signed this petition. Calling tenants in arrears thieves is disgusting! The gloves are now off. We are going to help tenants protect themselves. Whatever your issue with your landlord, or whether you just want to find out how you can get a better outcome for yourself, contact us now. For far too long tenants have been told that they should dance to the landlords' tune. Not any more! Tenants must start helping themselves. Now! Comment below and we will then get back to you so we can start the fightback. Thanks, Renters Rights.

30/09/2020

We have already seen a definite shift in the behaviours of some landlords after the stay on possession proceedings came to an end at the start of last week. Landlords are beginning to put significantly more pressure on tenants and are using the fact that courts are now progressing claims to try to make tenants do what the landlords want. Remember, landlords can only regain possession of their property either by voluntary surrender of possession by a tenant, or the ex*****on of a warrant for eviction. Anything else the landlord or agent might tell you about you having to be out is wrong. It's as simple as that. If you are a tenant who is receiving unwanted approaches or formal notices to quit (section 8 or section 21) from your landlord or agent please get in touch with us at Renters Rights. We can help you out. Our initial review of your situation is always free of charge and we will always advise you of the best option going forward in your particular circumstances. Please don't delay - your landlords won't.

24/09/2020

If ever there was a time for tenants to make sure they are getting help from a tenant organisation, it is now. There are many stories coming out of landlords unlawfully evicting tenants; using "lawyers" who are not entitled to bring proceedings against tenants; and generally putting unnecessary pressure upon tenants who are entitled to quiet enjoyment of their homes. We are also hearing of bogus landlords offering properties that can only be viewed remotely and which might not even exist or, at best, are not owned by the person offering the let. All tenants need to be vigilant and careful at this difficult time. If you are a tenant and have any problems about your home or your landlord's actions, whether it be because your landlord is saying you have to move out or because you are struggling to pay your rent in full, get in touch with us straight away. We can help. Call us on 0151 347 8764, email us at [email protected] or message us on FB. Please feel free to share this message with any of your friends who might need some help. Thanks, Duncan, Renters Rights.

23/09/2020

The stay on possession proceedings against residential tenants has now come to an end. Landlords are able to issue court proceedings to get tenants out of their homes. If you are a tenant. you must act straight away if any of the following apply to you:

1. You are thinking you might want to, or might have to, move out.
2. You are in rent arrears.
3. You think you might not be able to afford your full rent going forward.
4. Your landlord or agent is pressuring you because of rent arrears.
5. You have been served with a section 8 notice, a section 21 notice, a reactivation notice or a claim form for possession.

Landlord groups are now saying that landlords need to consider alternatives to court action when they want a tenant to leave their home. This gives all tenants a great opportunity to get a deal done that suits you best - not what suits the landlord best.

Everyone loves a deal, but it is difficult to get the best deal you can. That is what Renters Rights does. We get tenants the best possible deal in all the circumstances. Get in touch with us now, whatever your issue is. Call us on 0151 347 8764, email us at [email protected] or message us on FB. Thanks.

16/09/2020

As the end of the stay on possession proceedings rapidly approaches, the government and the courts have issued further guidance about how the process will work going forward. These changes are very complicated. There will be a proportion of landlords and agents who will use the confusion to try to bully tenants out of their home. If you are a residential tenant, don't let that happen. You can protect your home or, if you want or need to move out, you can get the best outcome for you, not your landlord. But you must act now. Get in touch with us at Renters Rights so that we can fully review for free your situation and work out the best way to achieve what you want. Message us here for more information or call us on 0151 347 8764 for a chat.

15/09/2020

According to landlord trade body LandlordZone, 50% of tenants have not paid their rent in full since the beginning of coronavirus in March of this year. That is a lot of rent arrears. If you are a tenant who has experienced trouble, or expects to experience trouble going forward, with paying your rent in full, get in touch now with Renters Rights so we can stop this becoming a massive worry. Lots of tenants are in the same boat, so don't worry, just don't bury your head in the sand until it's too late. Call now on 0151 347 8764, email us at [email protected] or message us on FB. Thanks.

14/09/2020

Calling all residential tenants! This time next week your landlord will be able to issue court proceedings to get you out when the stay on possession claims definitely comes to an end. If your landlord wants you out of your property, for any reason, or if you think you might be struggling to pay your rent going forward (or are already in rent arrears), get in touch with Renters Rights for free, sensible initial advice. We might be able to save you money and get you a far better outcome. Call us on 0151 347 8764, email on [email protected] or message us on FB. Thanks.