Tenant claims he wants to settle
I wonder if anyone can offer any thoughts on this.
After a lengthy struggle I have a court date of 14 Jan 2009 for a possession hearing, on behalf of my 98 year old aunt after issuing a section 8 to an assured tenant. She IS signing for everything herself and would be at the court in person.
She has 2 mandatories with proof. (Rent arrears of more than 8 weeks and substantial renovations) She also have 4 discretionaries.
The tenant has tried all sorts, claiming compensation under the disrepair protocol, which came to nothing, being one.
His solicitor who I think can not get public funding to assist him in court as there is not sufficient chance of success under the scheme says that they ‘will be seeking directions from the Court to deal with their clients defence’
What could this be?
The solicitor also says ‘ we estimate it may take some months for the Court to make a final decision in relation to this matter’
Could this be likely?
They want to settle and have asked for a sum of £1000 to over a bond and rent in advance for a new property but on the basis that he would be able to move out by the end of January.
The letter of course is without prejudice.
Now she would gladly pay the £1000 to get him out (despite the fact that he has completely trashed the place and owes £2635 in rent.)
But if she agrees and the court date comes and goes and he changes his mind she will be back at square one.
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.
Talk soon,
Joe Beaven
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