Hello - I have a tenant on AST who paid a deposit and first months rent on occupation on 1 Dec 2012 and who has only paid £180 since (monthly rent £725).
I have 2 questions:
1. If I serve a S8, the tenant has to be at least 2 months in arrears. If I just include the months of January and February, this would not count, as she has paid £180. However, can I include 1 March now in this equation, as her lease states rental to be paid on 1 March in advance (although she has not been in occupation yet all through March)? Or is it still too early to serve a S8?
2. If I speak to her and ask her to vacate within a week, say, stating that I would not be seeking legal possession against her resulting in a CCJ, would the Court frown on this, if it didn't work and I have to apply for S8?
Many thanks in advance
Sandy
I have 2 questions:
1. If I serve a S8, the tenant has to be at least 2 months in arrears. If I just include the months of January and February, this would not count, as she has paid £180. However, can I include 1 March now in this equation, as her lease states rental to be paid on 1 March in advance (although she has not been in occupation yet all through March)? Or is it still too early to serve a S8?
2. If I speak to her and ask her to vacate within a week, say, stating that I would not be seeking legal possession against her resulting in a CCJ, would the Court frown on this, if it didn't work and I have to apply for S8?
Many thanks in advance
Sandy